René Paresce (1886–1937)
René Paresce is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $15,036. 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 Paresce is recorded as sold in 2025 for $15,036; 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 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Paresce work is $15,036.
The median René Paresce painting sells for $19,588 across 7 lots.
The median René Paresce work on paper sells for $1,827 across 4 lots.
The median René Paresce print sells for $465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $465 | $727 | — | 2010-11-30 |
| Paintings | 13 | $19,588†‡ | $51,134 | 53.8% | 2025-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,827‡ | $2,391‡ | — | 2015-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
René Paresce's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $465. Paintings (13 lots) median $19,588, record $51,134. A typical René Paresce painting sells for around 42× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19,588–$47,170†‡ | $20,042†‡ | $51,134 |
† 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 | 2021 | $51,134 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $47,170‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,391‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $2,121 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $727 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $203 |
‡ 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 Paresce worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Paresce work is $15,036. The median René Paresce painting sells for $19,588 across 7 lots. The median René Paresce work on paper sells for $1,827 across 4 lots. The median René Paresce print sells for $465 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 the average price of a René Paresce painting?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Paresce painting is $19,588. 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 Paresce's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a René Paresce painting is $51,134.
What is René Paresce's auction record?
René Paresce's auction record is $51,134, set in 2021.
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