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# 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.

**1 René Thomsen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a René Thomsen work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Thomsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-thomsen (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.