René Char (1907–1988)
René Char is a French artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $3,312.
A work by René Char sold in 2025 for $11,698, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Char work is $3,312.
The median René Char work on paper sells for $3,687 across 6 lots.
The median René Char print sells for $3,262 across 2 lots.
The median René Char photograph sells for $2,590 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $3,262 | $4,508 | 66.7% | 2021-10-25 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,687 | $12,705 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $2,590 | $2,590 | — | 2002-12-04 |
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,259–$11,698 | $3,687 | $12,705 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $12,705 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $11,698 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $4,508 |
| Photography | 2002 | $2,590 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,015 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Char worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Char work is $3,312. The median René Char work on paper sells for $3,687 across 6 lots. The median René Char print sells for $3,262 across 2 lots. The median René Char photograph sells for $2,590 across 1 lots.
What is René Char's auction record?
René Char's auction record is $24,079, set in 2016.
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