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# René Zimmermann (1904–1991)

René Zimmermann is an artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $352. 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 Zimmermann sold in 2024 for $360, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a René Zimmermann work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Zimmermann work is $352.

The median René Zimmermann painting sells for $360 across 5 lots.

The median René Zimmermann print sells for $300 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 | $300† | $300† | — | 1994-04-20 |
| Paintings | 7 | $360‡ | $650 | 71.4% | 2026-07-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

René Zimmermann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $300. Paintings (7 lots) median $360, record $650.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $650 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $487 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $300† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Zimmermann worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a René Zimmermann work is $352. The median René Zimmermann painting sells for $360 across 5 lots. The median René Zimmermann print sells for $300 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 Zimmermann's auction record?

René Zimmermann's auction record is $650, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.