René Letourneur (1898–1990)
René Letourneur is a French artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $853. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by René Letourneur sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $10,255 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View René Letourneur on OpeningBid →What is a René Letourneur work worth?
Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Letourneur work is $853.
The median René Letourneur sculpture sells for $1,137 across 115 lots.
The median René Letourneur work on paper sells for $398 across 39 lots.
The median René Letourneur print sells for $205 across 11 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) René Letourneur sculptures typically sell for $569–$2,275 (the middle half of 83 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) René Letourneur sculptures typically sell for $1,649–$6,596 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $205† | $687 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $398† | $2,502† | 95.1% | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 123 | $1,137† | $11,373† | 93.5% | 2026-06-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $9,098† | $11,373† | — | 2026-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $141–$205† | $188† | $341† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $171–$455† | $330† | $1,137† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $398–$1,365† | $1,024† | $2,502† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 83 | $569–$2,275† | $967† | $10,255† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,649–$6,596† | $3,184† | $11,373† |
† 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 | 2025 | $11,373† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $10,255† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,502† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,161† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $687 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $341† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Letourneur worth?
Across 183 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Letourneur work is $853. The median René Letourneur sculpture sells for $1,137 across 115 lots. The median René Letourneur work on paper sells for $398 across 39 lots. The median René Letourneur print sells for $205 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) René Letourneur sculptures typically sell for $569–$2,275 (the middle half of 83 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) René Letourneur sculptures typically sell for $1,649–$6,596 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a René Letourneur sculpture?
Based on 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Letourneur sculpture is $1,137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Letourneur's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Letourneur sculpture is $11,373. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,373 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a René Letourneur work on paper?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Letourneur work on paper is $398. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Letourneur's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Letourneur work on paper is $2,502. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,502 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a René Letourneur print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Letourneur print is $205. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Letourneur's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Letourneur print is $687.
What is the average price of a small René Letourneur sculpture?
Based on 83 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Letourneur sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $967, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium René Letourneur sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Letourneur sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,184, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is René Letourneur's auction record?
René Letourneur's auction record is $11,373, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $11,373 (buyer's premium not included).
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