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# René Ben Sussan (1895–1988)

## What is René Ben Sussan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for René Ben Sussan at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $267 including buyer’s premium (middle half $240–$294, n=35). The auction record is $1,008 for Voyage dans la lune ou Histoire comique des états et empires de la lune (2009, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'Invitation au voyage, 1976 | Huile sur toile | $734 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Ara nasique des tropiques, 1977 | Huile sur toile | $641 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 3 | Compositions 4 feutres (2) ou collages (2) | Feutres (2) ou collages (2) | $498 | Ader | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Lac Kivu, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $467 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 5 | G comme Germaine, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $374 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 6 | Traktrik d'Afrique, 1977 | Huile sur toile | $347 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 7 | Coq oriko de Porto Rico, 1978 | Huile sur toile | $334 | Ader | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Jour de gloire en marche vers l'arrivée, 1977 | Huile sur toile | $320 | Ader | Jan 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Voyage dans la lune ou Histoire comique des états et empires de la lune, 1946 | 21 original etchings (eaux-fortes) | $1,008 | Artcurial | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | L'IMMORALISTE; Le Voyageur sur la Terre, 1925 | 1929 | Wood engravings in leather bindings | $567 | Artcurial | Jun 2015 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $267 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $267 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Ben Sussan is an artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $267.

A work by René Ben Sussan sold in 2025 for $320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René Ben Sussan work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Ben Sussan work is $267.

The median René Ben Sussan painting sells for $267 across 37 lots.

The median René Ben Sussan print sells for $788 across 2 lots.

The median René Ben Sussan work on paper sells for $498 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) René Ben Sussan paintings typically sell for $240–$294 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $788 | $1,008 | 66.7% | 2015-06-22 |
| Paintings | 44 | $267 | $734 | 84.1% | 2025-01-16 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $498 | $498 | — | 2019-10-25 |

René Ben Sussan's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $788 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (44 lots) median $267, record $734.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $240–$294 | $267 | $734 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,008 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $734 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $641 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $567 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $498 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a René Ben Sussan worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Ben Sussan work is $267. The median René Ben Sussan painting sells for $267 across 37 lots. The median René Ben Sussan print sells for $788 across 2 lots. The median René Ben Sussan work on paper sells for $498 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Ben Sussan paintings typically sell for $240–$294 (the middle half of 37 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a René Ben Sussan painting?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Ben Sussan painting is $267.

### What is René Ben Sussan's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Ben Sussan painting is $734.

### What is the average price of a medium René Ben Sussan painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Ben Sussan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $267, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is René Ben Sussan's auction record?

René Ben Sussan's auction record is $1,008, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.