René Duvillier (1919–2002)
What is René Duvillier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for René Duvillier at 17 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,789 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,208–$7,448, n=24). The auction record is $82,088 for Foudre de Damoclès (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foudre de Damoclès, 1961 | Oil paint | $82,088 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 2 | Les javelots et la mer XVIII, 1962 | Oil paint | $82,088 | Sotheby's | Oct 2022 |
| 3 | Les foudres de la mer - Cycle vert n°4, 1961 | Painting | $32,516 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Luminaires au-dessus de la mer, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $22,557 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 5 | Averse de feu, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $17,291 | Sotheby's | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Luminaire sur la mer, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $16,506 | Ader | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | Les javelots et la mer XVIII, 1962 | Painting | $11,114 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Chaleur orageuse n°7, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $9,742 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Bataille de diables en mer, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $9,683 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | TRAVERSE SOUS LE SIGNE DU CANCER | Peinture à l’essence sur toile (Essence paint on canvas) | $9,219 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $2,683 |
| Other | 8 | $283 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $5,878 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $1,699 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $265 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
René Duvillier is a French artist with 100 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,671. 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 Duvillier sold in 2026 for $3,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View René Duvillier on OpeningBid →What is a René Duvillier work worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Duvillier work is $1,671.
The median René Duvillier painting sells for $2,576 across 62 lots.
The median René Duvillier work on paper sells for $268 across 16 lots.
The median René Duvillier print sells for $189 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) René Duvillier paintings typically sell for $1,280–$3,744 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | $189‡ | $274‡ | — | 2026-05-31 |
| Paintings | 70 | $2,576†‡ | $82,088 | 88.6% | 2026-04-22 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $268†‡ | $772 | — | 2026-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $32,516 | $82,088 | — | 2026-03-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Duvillier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $189. Paintings (70 lots) median $2,576, record $82,088. A typical René Duvillier painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $32,516.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,280–$3,744†‡ | $1,870†‡ | $82,088 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $4,104–$9,683 | $6,257 | $82,088 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $265–$272 | $265 | $295 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $171–$446†‡ | $380†‡ | $772 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $82,088 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $82,088 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $772 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $590 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $274‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $189 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Duvillier worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Duvillier work is $1,671. The median René Duvillier painting sells for $2,576 across 62 lots. The median René Duvillier work on paper sells for $268 across 16 lots. The median René Duvillier print sells for $189 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Duvillier paintings typically sell for $1,280–$3,744 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Duvillier painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Duvillier painting is $2,576. 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 Duvillier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Duvillier painting is $82,088.
What is the average price of a René Duvillier work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Duvillier work on paper is $268. 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 Duvillier's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Duvillier work on paper is $772.
What is the average price of a medium René Duvillier painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Duvillier painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large René Duvillier painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a large René Duvillier painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $6,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is René Duvillier's auction record?
René Duvillier's auction record is $82,088, set in 2022.
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