René Prou (1889–1947)
What is René Prou’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for René Prou at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,905–$7,107, n=11). The auction record is $80,537 for ƒ René Prou (1889-1947) (2024, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ƒ René Prou (1889-1947), 1930 | Tôle d’acier laquée et textile | $80,537 | PIASA | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | René PROU (1889-1947) A pair of spectacular cherry wood armchairs, reupholstered with silk weaving, circa 1935. Height. 33 1/8 in. - Wi, circa 1935 | Cherry wood, reupholstered with silk weaving | $28,387 | Tajan | Mar 2014 |
| 3 | Suite de huit chaises, vers 1940, 1940 | Chairs | $27,413 | Sotheby's | Nov 2012 |
| 4 | Armchair, 1931 | Stainless steel | $18,900 | Christie's | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | Paire de fauteuils, 1920 | Lacquered wood | $17,072 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | René PROU (1889-1947) Spectaculaire armoire en placage de citronnier, plinthe à doucine s'élevant d'une terrasse bordée d'un large j... | Bronze | $16,045 | Tajan | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Two Chairs, c. 1930 Pierre Laborie-Labor Metal, France | Enameled folded sheet steel, upholstery | $15,000 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2021 |
| 8 | René PROU (1889-1947) Grand canapé trois places, court piétement cambré en chêne cérusé, surmonté d'un jonc soulignant la structure ... | Ceruse oak legs, beige velvet upholstery | $13,203 | Tajan | Dec 2013 |
| 9 | Paire de chaises, vers 1932, 1932 | Blue lacquered folded sheet metal, seats upholstered in burgundy suede | $11,843 | Sotheby's | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | Pair of Console Tables | Gilt iron with mottled black marble tops | $11,776 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 34 | $4,463 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $2,525 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $7,856 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $4,282 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
René Prou is a French artist with 93 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,038. 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 Prou sold in 2026 for $6,002, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Prou work is $5,038.
The median René Prou sculpture sells for $4,704 across 3 lots.
The median René Prou print sells for $17,072 across 1 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 | 1 | $17,072 | $17,072 | — | 2021-12-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $4,704† | $18,900 | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $49,960† | $80,537 | — | 2024-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $18,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $17,072 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2006 | $4,704† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a René Prou worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Prou work is $5,038. The median René Prou sculpture sells for $4,704 across 3 lots. The median René Prou print sells for $17,072 across 1 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 Prou's auction record?
René Prou's auction record is $80,537, set in 2024.
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