Artcurial The Renault Icons
France • 7th Dec 2025
Auction Results & Market Analysis
Image Source: Artcurial
£9,283,204
TOTAL SALE VALUE
94
TOTAL LOTS
HIGHEST SALE
£1,153,600
SELL THROUGH %
100%
AVG SOLD PRICE
£98,757
How did the auction perform?
Artcurial delivered £9,283,204 in sales (inc. fees).
Of the 94 motor cars offered, the sell-through rate was 100%.
Average price of cars sold was £98,757.
How did sold prices compare to estimates?
Of the 94 listings with lot estimates show that 81% exceeded expectations by selling above the high estimate.
13 (14%) of cars sold within their estimate range.
On the other hand, 5% of lots sold below the low estimate.
This suggests that Artcurial's valuations were conservative (leading to higher prices) relative to current bidder appetite.
What was the most expensive car sold?
"1997 Williams-Renault FW19 Formule 1", which crossed the block (inc. fees) for £1,153,600.
Estimated at £697,600 - £1,046,400, it sold 10% above its high estimate. This sale alone represented 12% of the auction's total turnover.
Well sold? Lots that exceeded their estimates by the largest percentage
While the headlines often focus on the top-tier sales, the Artcurial The Renault Icons also featured several entry-level opportunities.
The lot sold for the lowest hammer price was the "1986 Renault 21 ex-Lévy and Goliath", which changed hands for just £1,270. For enthusiasts looking to enter the market, these lower-value lots often represent the most accessible way to start a collection.
Well bought? Lots that sold under their estimates by the largest percentage
The Artcurial The Renault Icons concluded with every lot successfully finding a new owner. With a 100% sell-through rate, the event demonstrated a clear and efficient market where every car offered met the room's valuation.
Because all inventory was successfully placed during the event, there are no post-auction listings available. Collectors who were tracking this sale should look toward upcoming events for new opportunities, as the current catalog is now fully settled into new collections.
Price vs Estimates
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Why this article was created
At The Classic Valuer, we maintain one of the world’s largest independent databases of collector car transactions, tracking over $20bn in sales across 40+ global houses.
This summary provides an immediate analysis of 94 listings, comparing auction estimates against our own independent valuation models.
Looking for deeper model-specific insights? If you are researching a specific car from this event, such as a Williams, click below to access our full Model Price Guides. There, you can analyse decade-long price trends, see every historical sale, and use our valuation tools to calculate the true market value of your next acquisition.
How this article was created
This article was created by looking back analysing the catalogue of the Artcurial The Renault Icons against our historical database dating back to 1985. We've scanned over 40 auction houses and results from over £20 billion of sold cars around the world to provide context for this The Renault Icons preview.
The Classic Valuer uses proprietary data and analytics to generate these insights at scale. For further information regarding specific lots like the "1997 Williams-Renault FW19 Formule 1", please visit the price guides linked below.
About The Author
Giles Gunning
Giles is CEO of The Classic Valuer - one of the world's largest databases of sold collector cars in the world going back over 30 years covering over 13,000 models. Giles and The Classic Valuer are regularly referenced in key motor publications including Classic & Sports Car.
Giles grew up around the iconic historic motorsport venue at Goodwood and enjoys his 1972 Alfa Romeo 1600 GT Junior or 1960 MG A Roadster around the Sussex roads. His primary car goal is to purchase back a selection of his grandfather's car's including his 1931 Riley Brooklands.