LAUBIES René (1924–2006)
LAUBIES René is an artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,299. 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 LAUBIES René sold in 2026 for $2,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LAUBIES René work is $1,299.
The median LAUBIES René painting sells for $1,624 across 18 lots.
The median LAUBIES René work on paper sells for $668 across 8 lots.
The median LAUBIES René print sells for $90 across 7 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 | $90 | $593 | — | 2017-10-12 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,624†‡ | $9,472 | 78.3% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $668‡ | $2,526 | 66.7% | 2022-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,472 | $9,637 | — | 2022-10-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
LAUBIES René's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $90. Paintings (23 lots) median $1,624, record $9,472. A typical LAUBIES René painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,472.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $503–$1,207‡ | $1,056‡ | $1,497 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $1,550–$2,967†‡ | $2,150†‡ | $9,472 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $527–$1,052‡ | $663‡ | $1,656 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $9,472 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $5,740 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,656 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $168 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a LAUBIES René worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a LAUBIES René work is $1,299. The median LAUBIES René painting sells for $1,624 across 18 lots. The median LAUBIES René work on paper sells for $668 across 8 lots. The median LAUBIES René print sells for $90 across 7 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 LAUBIES René painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a LAUBIES René painting is $1,624. 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 LAUBIES René's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a LAUBIES René painting is $9,472.
What is the average price of a LAUBIES René work on paper?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a LAUBIES René work on paper is $668. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is LAUBIES René's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a LAUBIES René work on paper is $2,526.
What is the average price of a medium LAUBIES René painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium LAUBIES René painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,150, 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 LAUBIES René's auction record?
LAUBIES René's auction record is $9,637, set in 2013.
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