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# René Fontayne (1892–1952)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for René Fontayne at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $650 including buyer’s premium (middle half $532–$1,532, n=16). The auction record is $13,697 for Dessus-de-porte (tapestry cartoon) | Dessus-de-porte (carton de tapisserie) (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dessus-de-porte (tapestry cartoon) | Dessus-de-porte (carton de tapisserie) | Oil paint | $13,697 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | The Cemetery in Poët-Laval | Oil paint | $6,848 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 3 | Pensées bleues dans un verre | Oil on board | $3,377 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Antilopes traversant une cascade - composition | Oil on canvas | $3,178 | Roseberys London | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Antilopes traversant une cascade - composition | Oil on canvas | $3,021 | Roseberys London | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Lilies | Les lys | Oil paint | $3,013 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 7 | Paradise, 1923 | Oil paint | $2,739 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | La Maison Bréssy | Oil on burlap | $2,679 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Still-life with a bottle of wine, eggs and tomatoes | Painting | $2,465 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 10 | Courtyard, 1925 | Oil on board | $1,644 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $884 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $884 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $856 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Fontayne is a French artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by René Fontayne sold in 2026 for $3,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a René Fontayne work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Fontayne work is $750.

The median René Fontayne painting sells for $884 across 23 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $884‡ | $13,697 | 92% | 2026-10-07 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $547–$1,849 | $856 | $3,377 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $520–$2,739‡ | $750‡ | $13,697 |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $13,697 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,848 |

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 Fontayne worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Fontayne work is $750. The median René Fontayne painting sells for $884 across 23 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Fontayne painting is $884. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Fontayne painting is $13,697.

### What is the average price of a medium René Fontayne painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Fontayne painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

René Fontayne's auction record is $13,697, set in 2023.

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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 Fontayne auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-fontayne (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.