René MELS (1909–1977)
René MELS is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $231. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by René MELS is recorded as sold in 2026 for $246; 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 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René MELS work is $231.
The median René MELS work on paper sells for $137 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $137‡ | $217‡ | — | 2025-11-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $217‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $58‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René MELS worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René MELS work is $231. The median René MELS work on paper sells for $137 across 2 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 MELS's auction record?
René MELS's auction record is $246, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full René MELS record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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