René Genis (1922–2004)
What is René Genis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for René Genis at 34 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,161 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,136–$2,941, n=10). The auction record is $11,970 for Printemps à Central Park (2020, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Printemps à Central Park | Oil on canvas | $11,970 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Les roses églantines | Oil on canvas | $5,760 | Toomey & Co. | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | "Bouquet Blanc et Coings" | Oil on canvas | $4,445 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | "Plage Pres de Ste. Rose (Ile de la Reunion)" | Oil on canvas | $3,492 | John Moran Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | QUAI DU PIREE, 1960 | Huile sur toile | $3,008 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 6 | Port de Sanary | Signée en bas à gauche "René Genis" | $2,763 | Artcurial | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | La Statue de la Liberté | Oil on canvas | $2,625 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Sep 2018 |
| 8 | Soir de Croisiere (Mer Egee) | Oil on canvas | $2,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Mar 1993 |
| 9 | Trois Barques (le Brusc) près Bandol | Oil on canvas | $2,021 | Roseberys London | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Nature morte, 1922 | Huile sur panneau | $1,911 | Osenat | Mar 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 28 | $1,276 |
| Other | 7 | $441 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $1,174 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $536 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
René Genis is a French artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $1,390. 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 Genis sold in 2026 for $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Genis work is $1,390.
The median René Genis painting sells for $1,552 across 72 lots.
The median René Genis print sells for $53 across 7 lots.
The median René Genis work on paper sells for $451 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) René Genis paintings typically sell for $1,154–$2,322 (the middle half of 60 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 | 7 | $53‡ | $320 | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Paintings | 89 | $1,552†‡ | $11,970 | 80.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $451 | $542 | 83.3% | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,464‡ | $11,970 | — | 2025-11-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Genis's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $53. Paintings (89 lots) median $1,552, record $11,970. A typical René Genis painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $9,464.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $44–$62‡ | $53‡ | $234 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $738–$1,775†‡ | $1,470†‡ | $3,687‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 60 | $1,154–$2,322†‡ | $1,631†‡ | $11,970 |
† 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 | $435–$536 | $451 | $542 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,970 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $9,480‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $542 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $320 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $234 |
‡ 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 Genis worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Genis work is $1,390. The median René Genis painting sells for $1,552 across 72 lots. The median René Genis print sells for $53 across 7 lots. The median René Genis work on paper sells for $451 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Genis paintings typically sell for $1,154–$2,322 (the middle half of 60 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 Genis painting?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Genis painting is $1,552. 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 Genis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Genis painting is $11,970.
What is the average price of a medium René Genis painting?
Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Genis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,631, 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 René Genis's auction record?
René Genis's auction record is $11,970, set in 2020.
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