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# René-Jean Caillette (1919–2005)

## What is René-Jean Caillette’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for René-Jean Caillette at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,329 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,302–$9,059, n=9). The auction record is $76,406 for Coiffeuse 'Martine' (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coiffeuse 'Martine', 1919 | Brazilian rosewood, chrome plated steel, mirrored glass and neon | $76,406 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 2 | Bibliothèque modulable, prototype pour les éditions Charron, 1919 | Painted beech and medium density fiberboard, stained and transparent acrylic glass | $53,484 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | Martine, 1919 | Brazilian rosewood, poplar wood, sipo wood chrome plated steel, mirrored glass and neon | $41,796 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Canapé, 1919 | Leather | $30,563 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Table basse, 1919 | Formica, aluminium, liège, cuir et bouleau / | $18,338 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | dining chairs, 1962 | Leather | $15,000 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 7 | buffet, 1961 | Partridgewood | $10,800 | Wright | Mar 2008 |
| 8 | Lampadaire B4, 1919 | Aluminium | $10,451 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Modèle B1, 1919 | Wool | $10,451 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | dining table, 1961 | Partridgewood | $10,000 | Wright | Dec 2009 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 38 | $3,794 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $7,220 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $2,354 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René-Jean Caillette is an artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,472. 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-Jean Caillette sold in 2026 for $10,451, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 René-Jean Caillette works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a René-Jean Caillette work worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René-Jean Caillette work is $1,472.

The median René-Jean Caillette photograph sells for $439 across 2 lots.

The median René-Jean Caillette work on paper sells for $234 across 5 lots.

The median René-Jean Caillette sculpture sells for $18,338 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $234† | $557† | 62.5% | 2006-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $18,338 | $76,406 | 75% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 11 | $439† | $439† | 18.2% | 2006-02-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $36,179 | $76,406 | — | 2022-11-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $234–$322† | $234† | $557† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $76,406 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $18,338 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $557† |
| Photography | 2006 | $439† |
| Photography | 2006 | $439† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $322† |

† 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-Jean Caillette worth?

Across 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René-Jean Caillette work is $1,472. The median René-Jean Caillette photograph sells for $439 across 2 lots. The median René-Jean Caillette work on paper sells for $234 across 5 lots. The median René-Jean Caillette sculpture sells for $18,338 across 3 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-Jean Caillette photograph?

Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René-Jean Caillette photograph is $439. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is René-Jean Caillette's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René-Jean Caillette photograph is $439. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $439 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is René-Jean Caillette's auction record?

René-Jean Caillette's auction record is $76,406, set in 2021.

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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-Jean Caillette auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-jean-caillette (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.