René Guiette (1893–1976)
René Guiette is a Belgian artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,914. 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 Guiette sold in 2024 for $18,864, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Guiette work is $1,914.
The median René Guiette work on paper sells for $2,008 across 41 lots.
The median René Guiette painting sells for $2,854 across 25 lots.
The median René Guiette print sells for $870 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) René Guiette work on papers typically sell for $1,485–$2,626 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) René Guiette paintings typically sell for $1,545–$7,487 (the middle half of 21 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 | $870† | $1,715† | 66.7% | 2026-02-25 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,854†‡ | $25,397† | 78.1% | 2024-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 54 | $2,008†‡ | $16,299† | 75.9% | 2023-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $16,299† | $25,397† | — | 2024-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Guiette's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $870 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,854, record $25,397. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,397 (buyer's premium not included). A typical René Guiette painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $16,299.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $1,545–$7,487† | $2,356† | $18,864 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,104–$3,893† | $1,325† | $16,299† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,485–$2,626†‡ | $2,045†‡ | $11,979† |
† 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 | 2020 | $25,397† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,864 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,299† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $11,979† |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,715† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,246† |
† 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 Guiette worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Guiette work is $1,914. The median René Guiette work on paper sells for $2,008 across 41 lots. The median René Guiette painting sells for $2,854 across 25 lots. The median René Guiette print sells for $870 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Guiette work on papers typically sell for $1,485–$2,626 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) René Guiette paintings typically sell for $1,545–$7,487 (the middle half of 21 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 Guiette work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Guiette work on paper is $2,008. 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 Guiette's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Guiette work on paper is $16,299. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,299 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a René Guiette painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Guiette painting is $2,854. 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 Guiette's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Guiette painting is $25,397. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,397 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium René Guiette work on paper?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Guiette work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,045, 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 medium René Guiette painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Guiette painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,356, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Guiette's auction record?
René Guiette's auction record is $25,397, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,397 (buyer's premium not included).
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