René Margotton (1915–2009)
René Margotton is a French artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $125. 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 René Margotton is recorded as sold in 2026 for $138; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Margotton work is $125.
The median René Margotton painting sells for $172 across 10 lots.
The median René Margotton work on paper sells for $123 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $172†‡ | $453 | — | 2026-03-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $123 | $123 | — | 2024-12-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $117–$288†‡ | $138†‡ | $453 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2013 | $453 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $352 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $123 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Margotton worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Margotton work is $125. The median René Margotton painting sells for $172 across 10 lots. The median René Margotton work on paper sells for $123 across 1 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 René Margotton's auction record?
René Margotton's auction record is $453, set in 2013.
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