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# René-Louis Chrétien (1867–1942)

René-Louis Chrétien is a French artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,932. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by René-Louis Chrétien sold in 2022 for $3,868, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René-Louis Chrétien work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René-Louis Chrétien work is $1,932.

The median René-Louis Chrétien painting sells for $3,444 across 19 lots.

The median René-Louis Chrétien work on paper sells for $470 across 3 lots.

The median René-Louis Chrétien sculpture sells for $980 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $3,444† | $10,575 | 65.5% | 2022-12-07 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $470† | $548† | 50% | 2018-10-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $980 | $980 | — | 2012-02-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,361 | $10,575 | — | 2000-10-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,096–$7,045† | $2,340† | $9,361 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,390–$5,949† | $3,941† | $7,835† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $10,575 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $9,361 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $980 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $548† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $470† |

† 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-Louis Chrétien worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René-Louis Chrétien work is $1,932. The median René-Louis Chrétien painting sells for $3,444 across 19 lots. The median René-Louis Chrétien work on paper sells for $470 across 3 lots. The median René-Louis Chrétien sculpture sells for $980 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a René-Louis Chrétien painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René-Louis Chrétien painting is $3,444. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is René-Louis Chrétien's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René-Louis Chrétien painting is $10,575.

### What is René-Louis Chrétien's auction record?

René-Louis Chrétien's auction record is $10,575, set in 2000.

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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-Louis Chrétien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-louis-chretien (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.