> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-leidner · updated 2026-11-01

# René LEIDNER (1921–2005)

René LEIDNER is a French artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $129. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by René LEIDNER sold in 2026 for $479, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René LEIDNER work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René LEIDNER work is $129.

The median René LEIDNER painting sells for $129 across 12 lots.

The median René LEIDNER work on paper sells for $59 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $129‡ | $965 | — | 2026-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $59‡ | $59‡ | — | 2026-02-11 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $58–$166‡ | $74‡ | $449 |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $965 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $518 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $59‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 LEIDNER worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René LEIDNER work is $129. The median René LEIDNER painting sells for $129 across 12 lots. The median René LEIDNER work on paper sells for $59 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a René LEIDNER painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René LEIDNER painting is $129. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is René LEIDNER's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René LEIDNER painting is $965.

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

René LEIDNER's auction record is $965, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René LEIDNER auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-leidner (updated 2026-11-01).

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.