> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-mels · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## What is a René MELS work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René MELS auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-mels (updated 2026-11-02).

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.