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# René Herbst (1891–1982)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for René Herbst at 15 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $610–$8,962, n=7). The auction record is $92,337 for modèle 'n. 114' (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | modèle 'n. 114', 1891 | Chrome plated steel, springs and leatherette | $92,337 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Desk, 1930 | Aluminum | $45,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 3 | Lampadaire, circa 1930 | Nickel-plated metal and bakelite | $37,820 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 4 | Table from the Apartment of René Herbst, Paris | — | $37,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 5 | Unique desk, from the architect’s residence, Rue de Chateaubriand, Paris | Mahogany, painted wood, perforated painted steel, nickel | $29,178 | Phillips | Apr 2016 |
| 6 | A Unique Chrome-Plated Tubular Brass and Glass Chandelier, 1891 | Chrome | $28,800 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 7 | Occasional table, circa 1926 | Stained beech | $26,138 | Phillips | May 2022 |
| 8 | Lampe de table moderniste, vers 1930 | — | $24,253 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| 9 | GUERIDON MODERNISTE, 1891 | Stainless steel | $22,804 | Christie's | May 2007 |
| 10 | Ceiling Light, 1929 | Chrome | $22,680 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 33 | $2,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $20,541 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,175 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $219 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Herbst is a French artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,844. 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 Herbst sold in 2026 for $14,080, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 René Herbst works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a René Herbst work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Herbst work is $3,844.

The median René Herbst sculpture sells for $8,962 across 6 lots.

The median René Herbst print sells for $250 across 1 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 | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2022-07-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $8,962 | $92,337 | 54.5% | 2026-10-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $55,283† | $92,337 | — | 2023-10-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $92,337 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $45,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $250 |

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 Herbst worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Herbst work is $3,844. The median René Herbst sculpture sells for $8,962 across 6 lots. The median René Herbst print sells for $250 across 1 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 Herbst sculpture?

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Herbst sculpture is $8,962.

### What is René Herbst's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Herbst sculpture is $92,337.

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

René Herbst's auction record is $92,337, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Herbst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-herbst (updated 2026-11-02).

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.