1872–1942
Bull, René. 1872-1942.
11results on record
78%sell-through
$1,060median result (USD, incl. premium; 88% observed, 12% estimated from hammer)
$6,054record in our coverage
Drawn from 11 recorded results (9 sold · 2 passed) across 5 auction houses, 2009–2026. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 88% observed, 12% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| works on paper | 8 | 83% | $2,069 |
Medium is recorded for 8 of 11 results (73%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Arthur Rackham Bull, René. 1872-1942. Arthur Rackham
| Metric | Bull, René. 1872-1942. | Arthur Rackham |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $1,060 | $3,340 |
| Record price | $6,054 | $114,377 |
| Results on record | 11 | 364 |
| Years active at auction | 2009–2026 | 1999–2026 |
Related artists: Arthur RackhamAlberto VargasPogany, Willy. 1882-1955.Earl Moran
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Auctions | 4 | 100% | $2,750 | — |
| Bonhams | 4 | 50% | $394 | 0.28× |
| Christie's | 1 | — | $1,389 | — |
| Sotheby's | 1 | — | $6,054 | 1.20× |
| Hermitage Fine Art | 1 | 100% | $730 | 0.91× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 11 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 2 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026·04 | Das russische Ballet. Zwoelf Aquarelle in farbigem Tiefdruck von Rene Bull. [Russian ballet. Twelve colour heliogravure watercolours by René Bull.] München, Georg W. Dietrich Hofverleger, 1917 | $584–$701 | Hermitage Fine Art | |||
| 2024·04 | Original pen and ink and watercolor, "Prince Igor," | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2023·04 | The Bull Obligingly Avenged Me, Carmen interior illustration | Watercolor and pencil on board | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2020·10 | Genie, possible study for The Arabian Nights | Mixed media on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2019·09 | The offering | pencil, watercolour and gum arabic on paper | $1,481–$2,222 | Christie's | ||
| 2016·09 | Original pen and ink and watercolor, "Prince Igor," | $2,000–$3,000 | Bonhams | |||
| 2016·08 | Humorous Sketches and Comic Strips from | $400–$600 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·10 | The Snake Charmer | Pen and watercolor on paper laid on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
| 2013·02 | The Disc of Icha-Cota 14 1/4 x 17in unframed | $400–$600 | Bonhams | |||
| 2012·12 | The Offering | $3,229–$4,843 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2009·03 | Two Arabs in Conversation | Watercolor and ink on paper | — | Heritage Auctions | ||
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