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# René Seyssaud (1867–1952)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for René Seyssaud at 17 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,813 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,062–$3,667, n=6). The auction record is $25,478 for Les Quatre moissonneurs (2019, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Quatre moissonneurs, 1897 | Huile sur toile | $25,478 | Ader | Nov 2019 |
| 2 | LES AMANDIERS EN FLEURS, 1920 | Signée en bas à droite | $15,683 | Artcurial | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Moisson au soleil couchant, 1927 | Painting | $13,825 | Bonhams | May 2019 |
| 4 | Vue sur la mer, 1867 | Huile sur toile | $13,566 | Christie's | Dec 2007 |
| 5 | Saint-Chamas, 1904 | Huile sur toile | $13,492 | Ader | Oct 2023 |
| 6 | Arbres au soleil couchant, 1898 | Oil on canvas | $12,006 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 7 | La sarcleuse, 1900 | Huile sur toile | $11,232 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | ARBRE EN FLEURS | Painting | $10,918 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 9 | Les barques à Saint-Chamas, 1925 | Signée "Seyssaud" en bas à gauche | $10,870 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 10 | LA ROBE ROUGE | Oil on cardboard | $9,422 | Tajan | Mar 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $4,946 |
| Paintings | 36 | $4,304 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $4,993 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,741 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


René Seyssaud is a French artist with 98 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $4,165. 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 Seyssaud is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,519; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René Seyssaud work worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Seyssaud work is $4,165.

The median René Seyssaud painting sells for $4,384 across 45 lots.

The median René Seyssaud work on paper sells for $480 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) René Seyssaud paintings typically sell for $3,845–$8,518 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 | 51 | $4,384†‡ | $25,478 | 88.2% | 2026-09-09 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $480 | $2,394 | 63.6% | 2021-04-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $15,683 | $25,478 | — | 2019-11-22 |

† 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) | 17 | $2,378–$8,021† | $3,566† | $13,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $3,845–$8,518†‡ | $5,114†‡ | $25,478 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $480–$807 | $516 | $2,394 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $25,478 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $13,825 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,394 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $807 |

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 Seyssaud worth?

Across 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Seyssaud work is $4,165. The median René Seyssaud painting sells for $4,384 across 45 lots. The median René Seyssaud work on paper sells for $480 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) René Seyssaud paintings typically sell for $3,845–$8,518 (the middle half of 23 sold 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 Seyssaud painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Seyssaud painting is $4,384. 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 Seyssaud's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Seyssaud painting is $25,478.

### What is the average price of a René Seyssaud work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a René Seyssaud work on paper is $480.

### What is René Seyssaud's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a René Seyssaud work on paper is $2,394.

### What is the average price of a medium René Seyssaud painting?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium René Seyssaud painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small René Seyssaud painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small René Seyssaud painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

René Seyssaud's auction record is $25,478, set in 2019.

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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 Seyssaud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-seyssaud (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.