René Lalique (1860–1945)
What is René Lalique’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,787 auction results for René Lalique at 88 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,627 including buyer’s premium (middle half $670–$4,774, n=457). The auction record is $2,740,500 for Porte Moineaux chambranle cranté (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porte Moineaux chambranle cranté, 1929 | En verre blanc moulé-pressé, la monture de fixation en acier nickelé | $2,740,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Cattleya, 1903 | Enamel | $836,720 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Figure Femme et Guirlande de Fleurs | Cire perdue with original blue and gray patine | $602,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Baies de Cornouiller | Cire perdue with original brown patine | $494,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Fruits, 1913 | Glass | $404,076 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Lutteurs, 1860 | Tin | $307,200 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 7 | Deux Cigales | Clear and partially frosted glass, applied with two cicadas, their bodies modelled in high relief, carved and heightened with black | $306,820 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 8 | RONDE D'ENFANTS, 1930 | Glass | $290,500 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 9 | Ananas et Grenades | Molded and frosted glass and chromium-plated metal | $254,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Porte Lubin, 1926 | Glass with engraved decoration Steel frame | $216,115 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 100 | $8,462 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,010 |
| Works on paper | 43 | $3,551 |
| Prints | 27 | $3,007 |
| Other | 2,087 | $2,368 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $161,838 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $22,800 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 1,854 | $2,435 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,787 results from 88 houses · How we compute these figures
René Lalique is a French artist with 3,164 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $2,038. 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 Lalique sold in 2026 for $2,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
21 René Lalique works are coming to auction (as of 2026-11-02). Follow René Lalique free on OpeningBid for sale alerts.
See the full René Lalique record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View René Lalique on OpeningBid →What is a René Lalique work worth?
Across 2,472 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Lalique work is $2,038.
The median René Lalique work on paper sells for $3,330 across 68 lots.
The median René Lalique sculpture sells for $5,938 across 50 lots.
The median René Lalique photograph sells for $2,297 across 12 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) René Lalique work on papers typically sell for $1,325–$7,610 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) René Lalique sculptures typically sell for $1,225–$18,092 (the middle half of 39 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 | 7 | $4,288 | $32,760 | 71.4% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 6 | $11,778 | $37,500 | — | 2024-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 79 | $3,330†‡ | $124,629 | 86.1% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 69 | $5,938‡ | $602,500 | 72.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Photography | 13 | $2,297 | $7,396 | 92.3% | 2026-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 138 | $49,983†‡ | $2.7M | — | 2026-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Lalique's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $4,288 with 71.4% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $11,778, record $37,500. A typical René Lalique painting sells for around 2.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 138 lots) the median is $49,983.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,876–$5,455 | $4,556 | $32,760 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $1,325–$7,610†‡ | $2,926†‡ | $103,798 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,225–$18,092‡ | $5,177‡ | $96,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,762–$2,958 | $2,958 | $7,396 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $602,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $124,629 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $103,798 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $96,000 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $37,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $32,760 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $25,000 |
| Photography | 2026 | $7,396 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Lalique worth?
Across 2,472 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Lalique work is $2,038. The median René Lalique work on paper sells for $3,330 across 68 lots. The median René Lalique sculpture sells for $5,938 across 50 lots. The median René Lalique photograph sells for $2,297 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) René Lalique work on papers typically sell for $1,325–$7,610 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) René Lalique sculptures typically sell for $1,225–$18,092 (the middle half of 39 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 Lalique work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Lalique work on paper is $3,330. 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 Lalique's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Lalique work on paper is $124,629.
What is the average price of a René Lalique sculpture?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Lalique sculpture is $5,938. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is René Lalique's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Lalique sculpture is $602,500.
What is the average price of a René Lalique photograph?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Lalique photograph is $2,297.
What is René Lalique's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Lalique photograph is $7,396.
What is the average price of a small René Lalique work on paper?
Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Lalique work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,926, 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 small René Lalique sculpture?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Lalique sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,177, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is René Lalique's auction record?
René Lalique's auction record is $2,740,500, set in 2011.
See the full René Lalique record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View René Lalique on OpeningBid →