> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-moreu · updated 2026-11-03

# René Moreu (1920–2020)

## What is René Moreu’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 18 auction results for René Moreu at 2 houses since 2024. Over the last 24 months the median price was $879 including buyer’s premium (middle half $486–$1,230, n=13). The auction record is $3,590 for DANS LES HERBES (2024, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DANS LES HERBES, 1995 | Acrylic on panel | $3,590 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | LA PORTE DU TOGOSO, 1989 | Technique mixte, collage et assemblage sur panneau; Mixed media, collage and assemblage on panel | $3,590 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | LES MORILLES | Oil and acrylic on canvas | $2,154 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Le Hameau, 1980 | Mixed media and collage on panel | $1,493 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | PHILIPPE DEREUX PRINCE AUX ÉPLUCHURES, 1992 | Acrylic on panel | $1,456 | Tajan | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Odicé, 1984 | Mixed media assembly on panel | $1,443 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | LE TOMBEAU DU LÉZARD, 1971 | Mixed media on canvas | $1,405 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Musique d'hiver, 2001 | Acrylic on panel | $1,230 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | L'ESPRIT DES CONTES, 1996 | Mixed media and collage on panel | $1,054 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Le rêve du palais englouti, 1997 | Acrylic on cardboard | $965 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,142 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,405 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $879 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 18 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Moreu is a France artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,010.

A work by René Moreu sold in 2024 for $1,493, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René Moreu work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Moreu work is $1,010.

The median René Moreu painting sells for $1,230 across 7 lots.

The median René Moreu work on paper sells for $967 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,230 | $3,590 | 53.8% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $967 | $3,590 | 75% | 2024-11-13 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,590 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,154 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,493 |

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 Moreu worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Moreu work is $1,010. The median René Moreu painting sells for $1,230 across 7 lots. The median René Moreu work on paper sells for $967 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a René Moreu painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Moreu painting is $1,230.

### What is René Moreu's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Moreu painting is $3,590.

### What is René Moreu's auction record?

René Moreu's auction record is $3,590, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “René Moreu auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-moreu (updated 2026-11-03).

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.