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# Rodin, Francois A. Rene (1840–1917)

## What is Rodin, Francois A. Rene’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 462 auction results for Rodin, Francois A. Rene at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $19,447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,731–$42,633, n=8). The auction record is $18,969,000 for Eve, grand modèle-version sans rocher (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eve, grand modèle-version sans rocher, 1881 | Bronze | $18,969,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | Le Baiser, moyen modèle dit "Taille de la Porte" (modèle avec base simplifiée), 1880-1881 | Bronze | $6,354,500 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | L'âge d'airain, 1875 | Bronze à patine noire et verte | $6,283,224 | Christie's | Dec 2011 |
| 4 | L'âge d'airain, 1875-1877 | Bronze | $5,071,913 | Christie's | Jun 2010 |
| 5 | Eve, 1880-1881 | Bronze | $4,842,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 6 | Eve après le péché, 1880-1881 | Marble | $4,470,304 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 7 | Andromède, 1840 | Marble | $3,040,000 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 8 | Eternel Printemps, premier état, taille originale-variante type C, 1884 | Bronze | $2,770,500 | Christie's | May 2011 |
| 9 | Le baiser, 1887-1888 | Bronze | $2,756,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 10 | La grande ombre, 1880 | Bronze | $2,154,500 | Christie's | Nov 2002 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 391 | $97,257 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $33,712 |
| Other | 33 | $29,738 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,903,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 96 | $305,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 336 | $42,956 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 462 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Rodin, Francois A. Rene is a French artist with 474 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $67,638.

A work by Rodin, Francois A. Rene sold in 2025 for $146,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work worth?

Across 462 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work is $67,638.

The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture sells for $99,275 across 393 lots.

The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene work on paper sells for $28,444 across 53 lots.

The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene painting sells for $37,500 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculptures typically sell for $24,960–$146,562 (the middle half of 275 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculptures typically sell for $158,500–$777,901 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 4 | $37,500 | $206,533 | 75% | 2020-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 53 | $28,444 | $299,954 | — | 2020-09-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 402 | $99,275 | $19M | 97.8% | 2026-03-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 199 | $291,750 | $19M | — | 2025-05-15 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $11,500–$46,951 | $27,582 | $299,954 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 275 | $24,960–$146,562 | $52,960 | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 92 | $158,500–$777,901 | $330,648 | $6.4M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1M–$5M | $1.9M | $19M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $19M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $6.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $299,954 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $206,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $168,512 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $37,500 |

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 Rodin, Francois A. Rene worth?

Across 462 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work is $67,638. The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture sells for $99,275 across 393 lots. The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene work on paper sells for $28,444 across 53 lots. The median Rodin, Francois A. Rene painting sells for $37,500 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculptures typically sell for $24,960–$146,562 (the middle half of 275 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculptures typically sell for $158,500–$777,901 (the middle half of 92 sold lots).

### What is the average price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture?

Based on 393 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture is $99,275.

### What is Rodin, Francois A. Rene's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture is $18,969,000.

### What is the average price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work on paper?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work on paper is $28,444.

### What is Rodin, Francois A. Rene's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rodin, Francois A. Rene work on paper is $299,954.

### What is the average price of a small Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture?

Based on 275 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $52,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture?

Based on 92 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rodin, Francois A. Rene sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $330,648, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Rodin, Francois A. Rene's auction record?

Rodin, Francois A. Rene's auction record is $18,969,000, set in 2008.

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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.