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# René Demeurisse (1895–1961)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11 auction results for René Demeurisse at 6 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $88 including buyer’s premium (middle half $55–$90, n=8). The auction record is $776 for La moisson (2016, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La moisson | Oil on canvas | $776 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 2 | Paris, la Seine par temps de neige | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à gauche | $424 | De Baecque et Associés | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Portraits et Nus Huit dessins à l'encre de chine | Encre de chine | $90 | Blanchet & Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Rivière | Huile sur carton | $90 | Blanchet & Associés | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Bouquets de fleurs | Aquarelle et l'encre de chine | $89 | Blanchet & Associés | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | Natures mortes et bouquets | Aquarelle et l'encre de chine | $87 | Blanchet & Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 7 | Natures mortes | Six dessins à l'encre de chine | $58 | Blanchet & Associés | Oct 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meule de foin ; Nature morte aux fleurs et fruits | Deux lithographies | $46 | Audap & Associés | May 2026 |
| 2 | Nature morte au vase de fleurs ; Cage à oiseaux, 1935 | Lithographies | $46 | Audap & Associés | May 2026 |


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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $88 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Demeurisse is a French artist with 38 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $88. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by René Demeurisse is recorded as sold in 2026 for $131; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 René Demeurisse work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a René Demeurisse work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Demeurisse work is $88.

The median René Demeurisse painting sells for $424 across 3 lots.

The median René Demeurisse work on paper sells for $89 across 3 lots.

The median René Demeurisse print sells for $46 across 2 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 | 2 | $46 | $46 | — | 2026-05-06 |
| Paintings | 4 | $424 | $776 | 75% | 2026-03-18 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $89† | $90 | — | 2026-07-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

René Demeurisse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $46. Paintings (4 lots) median $424, record $776. A typical René Demeurisse painting sells for around 9.2× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $776 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $424 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $90 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $89 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $46 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $46 |

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 Demeurisse worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Demeurisse work is $88. The median René Demeurisse painting sells for $424 across 3 lots. The median René Demeurisse work on paper sells for $89 across 3 lots. The median René Demeurisse print sells for $46 across 2 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 René Demeurisse's auction record?

René Demeurisse's auction record is $776, set in 2016.

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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 Demeurisse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-demeurisse (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.