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# René Buthaud (1886–1986)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 153 auction results for René Buthaud at 23 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,435 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,994–$22,178, n=18). The auction record is $541,289 for Pomone (2025, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pomone, 1936 | Fixé sous verre en polychromie, à la feuille d’or au traitement ombré et au palladium. L’encadrement an métal patiné | $541,289 | Ader | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | La petite Gironde, 1937 | — | $169,883 | Sotheby's | May 2011 |
| 3 | Fixé sous-verre, vers 1930, 1930 | Fixé sous-verre | $113,349 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Femme à la gazelle, 1935 | — | $86,515 | Sotheby's | Nov 2012 |
| 5 | Vase, 1920 | Glazed ceramic | $85,581 | Sotheby's | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Trois visages japonisant – face, profil et trois-quarts, circa 1933 | Polychrome glazed ceramic | $46,066 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 7 | Study for 'La Naissance de Venus', 1920 | Charcoal | $35,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 8 | Vase, vers 1931 | Architectural terracotta | $28,240 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Sea Goddess | Pastel over traces of pencil on paper with modern frame (not illustrated) | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2014 |
| 10 | Jeune fille à la capeline, 1929 | Épreuve en céramique à l’épaisse couverte; le décor titre traité polychrome sur fond ivoire à résille de craquelures | $23,033 | Ader | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 41 | $7,677 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $3,000 |
| Sculpture | 58 | $2,905 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 101 | $3,375 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $2,268 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 153 results from 23 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Buthaud is a French artist with 227 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,375. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by René Buthaud sold in 2026 for $5,972, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 René Buthaud works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a René Buthaud work worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Buthaud work is $3,375.

The median René Buthaud work on paper sells for $2,845 across 27 lots.

The median René Buthaud painting sells for $813 across 13 lots.

The median René Buthaud print sells for $532 across 3 lots.

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $532† | $2,345† | — | 2023-06-08 |
| Paintings | 17 | $813† | $4,375 | 76.5% | 2019-05-18 |
| Works on Paper | 34 | $2,845‡ | $35,000 | 79.4% | 2026-05-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,642† | $7,280 | — | 2018-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $86,048† | $541,289 | — | 2026-05-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

René Buthaud's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $532. Paintings (17 lots) median $813, record $4,375. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $86,048.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $375–$938 | $500 | $3,375 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $375–$889‡ | $574‡ | $2,297 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,250–$2,672‡ | $2,125‡ | $4,688 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,219–$7,500 | $5,625 | $35,000 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $35,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $25,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $7,280 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,375 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $3,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $2,345† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $2,004† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $532 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Buthaud worth?

Across 150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Buthaud work is $3,375. The median René Buthaud work on paper sells for $2,845 across 27 lots. The median René Buthaud painting sells for $813 across 13 lots. The median René Buthaud print sells for $532 across 3 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a René Buthaud work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Buthaud work on paper is $2,845. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is René Buthaud's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Buthaud work on paper is $35,000.

### What is the average price of a René Buthaud painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Buthaud painting is $813. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is René Buthaud's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Buthaud painting is $4,375.

### What is the average price of a large René Buthaud work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large René Buthaud work on paper (large (over 120 cm)) is $5,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is René Buthaud's auction record?

René Buthaud's auction record is $541,289, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Buthaud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-buthaud (updated 2026-11-03).

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.