René Groebli (1927–2026)
René Groebli is a Swiss artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,242. 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 Groebli sold in 2025 for $1,429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Groebli work is $1,242.
The median René Groebli photograph sells for $1,242 across 59 lots.
The median René Groebli print sells for $1,159 across 6 lots.
The median René Groebli work on paper sells for $6,377 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) René Groebli photographs typically sell for $759–$2,047 (the middle half of 52 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 | 6 | $1,159†‡ | $1,645 | — | 2023-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $6,377 | $6,377 | — | 2013-10-15 |
| Photography | 70 | $1,242†‡ | $7,102 | 84.3% | 2025-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,522†‡ | $7,102 | — | 2024-06-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $759–$2,047†‡ | $1,211†‡ | $7,102 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,590–$4,750† | $2,056† | $5,646 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2016 | $7,102 |
| Photography | 2024 | $6,667† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $6,377 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,645 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,629 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Groebli worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Groebli work is $1,242. The median René Groebli photograph sells for $1,242 across 59 lots. The median René Groebli print sells for $1,159 across 6 lots. The median René Groebli work on paper sells for $6,377 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) René Groebli photographs typically sell for $759–$2,047 (the middle half of 52 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 Groebli photograph?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Groebli photograph is $1,242. 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 Groebli's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Groebli photograph is $7,102.
What is the average price of a small René Groebli photograph?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Groebli photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,211, 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 Groebli's auction record?
René Groebli's auction record is $7,102, set in 2016.
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