René Babin (1919–1997)
René Babin is a French artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $478. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by René Babin sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $2,112 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Babin work is $478.
The median René Babin sculpture sells for $951 across 9 lots.
The median René Babin work on paper sells for $438 across 8 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 8 | $438† | $714† | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $951† | $11,090† | — | 2024-11-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $422–$522† | $454† | $714† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $332–$833† | $460† | $1,600† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $11,090† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $2,112† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $714† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $549† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Babin worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Babin work is $478. The median René Babin sculpture sells for $951 across 9 lots. The median René Babin work on paper sells for $438 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Babin's auction record?
René Babin's auction record is $11,090, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,090 (buyer's premium not included).
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