René Ménard (1862–1930)
What is René Ménard’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for René Ménard at 9 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,697 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,258–$5,398, n=5). The auction record is $10,258 for Nymphe se baignant au crépuscule (2014, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nymphe se baignant au crépuscule | Pastel | $10,258 | Tajan | Jun 2014 |
| 2 | Le jugement de Pâris, 1909 | Dédicacé | $6,941 | Artcurial | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Herakles et le lion, Heraklès et le taureau de Crète | Pair of cartoons | $5,445 | Tajan | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Les deux baigneuses | Monogrammé ‘MRE’ en bas à droite Porte une étiquette ‘Les | $5,398 | Artcurial | Sep 2025 |
| 5 | Pastoral Landscape with Grazing Cows | Oil on canvas | $4,600 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2001 |
| 6 | Paysage idyllique avec bergers et leur troupeau | Signé 'R Menard' en bas à gauche Sans cadre | $2,697 | Artcurial | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | SUNSET, CAPRI | Pastel on linen | $2,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 1992 |
| 8 | Woman Bather Stepping into a Lake, 1861 | Painting | $1,560 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |
| 9 | Arc-en-ciel à Varengeville Rainbow at Varengeville | Milboard | $1,277 | Tajan | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | Coucher de soleil sur la mer | Oil on panel | $1,264 | Tajan | Sep 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,418 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,018 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
René Ménard is a French artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $2,279. 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 Ménard is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,962; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View René Ménard on OpeningBid →What is a René Ménard work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Ménard work is $2,279.
The median René Ménard painting sells for $1,322 across 14 lots.
The median René Ménard work on paper sells for $3,937 across 4 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 | 23 | $1,322†‡ | $5,895‡ | 60.9% | 2026-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $3,937 | $10,258 | 66.7% | 2025-09-24 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,025–$1,322†‡ | $1,264†‡ | $2,962‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,334–$4,020‡ | $1,919‡ | $5,895‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $10,258 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,895‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $5,398 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $4,600 |
‡ 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 Ménard worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Ménard work is $2,279. The median René Ménard painting sells for $1,322 across 14 lots. The median René Ménard work on paper sells for $3,937 across 4 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 René Ménard painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Ménard painting is $1,322. 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 Ménard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Ménard painting is $5,895. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is René Ménard's auction record?
René Ménard's auction record is $10,258, set in 2014.
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