René Thomsen (1897–1976)
René Thomsen is a French artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $104. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by René Thomsen sold in 2017 for $176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Thomsen work is $104.
The median René Thomsen painting sells for $66 across 4 lots.
The median René Thomsen work on paper sells for $69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $66† | $176 | — | 2025-09-11 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $69‡ | $104 | 66.7% | 2026-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $176 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $104 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $76 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $34‡ |
‡ 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 Thomsen worth?
Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Thomsen work is $104. The median René Thomsen painting sells for $66 across 4 lots. The median René Thomsen work on paper sells for $69 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 René Thomsen's auction record?
René Thomsen's auction record is $259, set in 2008.
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