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Artist Profile
René Magritte
Belgian
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1898–1967
Surrealism
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The master of Surrealist enigma, Magritte's paintings subvert familiar objects with disturbing logic—bowler-hatted men raining from the sky, pipes declaring their own unreality. In 2024, he overtook Picasso as the year's top-grossing auctioned artist. 'Le Principe du plaisir' achieved $26.8 million. His psychologically rich imagery and instantly recognizable style make him among the most sought-after painters in any major sale.
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Top Results at Auction
Highest realized prices in the database
L’empire des lumières
USD 59.42M
Sotheby's
2022-03-02
L'Empire des lumières
USD 42.27M
Sotheby's
2023-05-16
Le Principe du plaisir
USD 26.83M
Sotheby's
2018-11-12
Le Domaine d’Arnheim
USD 18.95M
Sotheby's
2023-05-16
Le Banquet
USD 18.14M
Sotheby's
2024-05-15
Le Banquet
USD 13.63M
Sotheby's
2017-11-14
Recent Auction Appearances
Latest lots to appear at auction
Homme au Chapeau Melon, from Le Lien de Paille (Kaplan & Baum 19B)
Sotheby's
2026-09-08
Rene Magritte (1898-1967), "La Grande Famille" Framed Limited Edition Lithograph with Letter of Authenticity.
Robinhood Auctions
2026-09-03
Rene Magritte (1898-1967), "Le Fils De L'homme" Framed Limited Edition Lithograph with Letter of Authenticity.
Robinhood Auctions
2026-08-30
Rene Magritte (1898-1967), "Golconda" Limited Edition Lithograph with Letter of Authenticity.
Robinhood Auctions
2026-08-29
Rene Magritte (1898-1967), "Golconda" Framed Limited Edition Lithograph with Letter of Authenticity.
Robinhood Auctions
2026-08-27
Rene Magritte (1898-1967), "Le Fils De L'homme" Framed Limited Edition Lithograph with Letter of Authenticity.
Robinhood Auctions
2026-08-27