MAGRITTE, RENE (1898–1967)
What is MAGRITTE, RENE’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for MAGRITTE, RENE at 22 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,680,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $224,891–$13,232,500, n=15). The auction record is $121,160,000 for L'empire des lumières (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'empire des lumières, 1954 | Oil paint | $121,160,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | L'empire des lumières, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $34,910,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 3 | L’empire des lumières, 1949 | Oil paint | $34,910,000 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | La voix du sang, 1948 | Oil paint | $26,725,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | L'empire des lumières, 1956 | Gouache | $18,810,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | Les droits de l'homme, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $15,935,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 7 | L’île au trésor, 1945 | Oil paint | $13,347,500 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | La cour d'amour, 1960 | Oil paint | $10,530,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Les chasseurs au bord de la nuit, 1928 | Oil paint | $9,610,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Le monde visible, 1962 | Oil paint | $9,321,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $9,321,000 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $135,025 |
| Prints | 30 | $3,707 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $4,814,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $10,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
MAGRITTE, RENE is a Belgian artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,250. 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 MAGRITTE, RENE sold in 2026 for $2,149,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAGRITTE, RENE work is $6,250.
The median MAGRITTE, RENE print sells for $1,752 across 38 lots.
The median MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper sells for $106,250 across 15 lots.
The median MAGRITTE, RENE painting sells for $9,465,500 across 16 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) MAGRITTE, RENE prints typically sell for $1,358–$12,188 (the middle half of 27 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 | 50 | $1,752†‡ | $50,000 | 76% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 16 | $9.5M | $121M | — | 2025-05-12 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $106,250‡ | $18.8M | 93.8% | 2026-05-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $277† | $3.7M | — | 2024-07-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $182† | $182† | 50% | 2005-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $5M | $121M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
MAGRITTE, RENE's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,752 with 76% sell-through. Paintings (16 lots) median $9,465,500, record $121,160,000. A typical MAGRITTE, RENE painting sells for around 5,403× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $4,980,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,358–$12,188†‡ | $5,250†‡ | $50,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $566–$1,286† | $895† | $3,665 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5M–$13.3M | $9.3M | $34.9M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $8,641–$2.1M‡ | $106,250‡ | $18.8M |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $121M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $34.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $18.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $3.7M |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $50,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $277† |
† 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 MAGRITTE, RENE worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MAGRITTE, RENE work is $6,250. The median MAGRITTE, RENE print sells for $1,752 across 38 lots. The median MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper sells for $106,250 across 15 lots. The median MAGRITTE, RENE painting sells for $9,465,500 across 16 lots. Small (under 50 cm) MAGRITTE, RENE prints typically sell for $1,358–$12,188 (the middle half of 27 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 MAGRITTE, RENE print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAGRITTE, RENE print is $1,752. 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 MAGRITTE, RENE's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MAGRITTE, RENE print is $50,000.
What is the average price of a MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper is $106,250. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is MAGRITTE, RENE's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper is $18,810,000.
What is the average price of a MAGRITTE, RENE painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MAGRITTE, RENE painting is $9,465,500.
What is MAGRITTE, RENE's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MAGRITTE, RENE painting is $121,160,000.
What is the average price of a small MAGRITTE, RENE print?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MAGRITTE, RENE print (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,250, 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 MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MAGRITTE, RENE work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $106,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is MAGRITTE, RENE's auction record?
MAGRITTE, RENE's auction record is $121,160,000, set in 2024.
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