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# 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.

## What is a René Groebli work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Groebli auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-groebli (updated 2026-11-01).

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.