> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-char-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

**1 René Char work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [René Char on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-char?ref=kg:rene-char) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a René Char work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Char auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-char-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.