Renée Sintenis (1888–1965)
What is Renée Sintenis’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 367 auction results for Renée Sintenis at 21 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,939 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,985–$49,887, n=25). The auction record is $636,661 for Große Daphne (2024, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Große Daphne, 1930 | Bronze with black-brown patina | $636,661 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2024 |
| 2 | Große Daphne, 1930 | Bronze with brown patina | $560,874 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Große Daphne (Large Daphne), 1930 | Bronze | $481,396 | Sotheby's | Apr 2022 |
| 4 | Großes Vollblutfohlen, 1940 | Bronze | $223,026 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Großes Vollblutfohlen, 1940 | Bronze | $184,045 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Großes stehendes Fohlen, 1932 | Bronze | $176,422 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Großes grasendes Fohlen, 1929 | Bronze | $96,817 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Kleine Daphne, 1917 | Bronze with gold-brown patina | $93,217 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Großes grasendes Fohlen, 1929 | Bronze with greenish patina | $91,526 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Junger Elefant, 1926 | Bronze with gold-brown patina | $72,724 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 210 | $12,054 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $176,422 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 202 | $11,911 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 367 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Renée Sintenis is a German artist with 469 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,052. 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 Renée Sintenis is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,685; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 367 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renée Sintenis work is $9,052.
The median Renée Sintenis sculpture sells for $10,373 across 309 lots.
The median Renée Sintenis print sells for $439 across 31 lots.
The median Renée Sintenis work on paper sells for $2,560 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Renée Sintenis sculptures typically sell for $6,746–$15,903 (the middle half of 298 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Renée Sintenis prints typically sell for $247–$990 (the middle half of 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 42 | $439†‡ | $24,121 | 73.8% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,560‡ | $27,245 | 75% | 2024-02-16 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 379 | $10,373†‡ | $636,661 | 81.5% | 2026-06-10 |
| Photography | 3 | $478‡ | $524‡ | — | 2023-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $91,526‡ | $636,661 | — | 2025-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $247–$990†‡ | $448†‡ | $24,121 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 298 | $6,746–$15,903†‡ | $10,000†‡ | $93,217 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $96,817–$184,045 | $176,422 | $223,026 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $636,661 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $560,874 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $27,245 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $24,121 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $8,416 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,560‡ |
| Photography | 2013 | $524‡ |
| Photography | 2023 | $478‡ |
‡ 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 Renée Sintenis worth?
Across 367 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Renée Sintenis work is $9,052. The median Renée Sintenis sculpture sells for $10,373 across 309 lots. The median Renée Sintenis print sells for $439 across 31 lots. The median Renée Sintenis work on paper sells for $2,560 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Renée Sintenis sculptures typically sell for $6,746–$15,903 (the middle half of 298 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Renée Sintenis prints typically sell for $247–$990 (the middle half of 30 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 Renée Sintenis sculpture?
Based on 309 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renée Sintenis sculpture is $10,373. 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 Renée Sintenis's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Renée Sintenis sculpture is $636,661.
What is the average price of a Renée Sintenis print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Renée Sintenis print is $439. 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 Renée Sintenis's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Renée Sintenis print is $24,121.
What is the average price of a small Renée Sintenis sculpture?
Based on 298 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Renée Sintenis sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,000, 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 Renée Sintenis print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Renée Sintenis print (small (under 50 cm)) is $448, 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 Renée Sintenis's auction record?
Renée Sintenis's auction record is $636,661, set in 2024.
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