René louis Chrétien ( 1867 - 1945 ) was a French painter. René louis Chrétien s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1689.71 USD for Nature morte √† la tranche de melon in 2004 to 5410.56 USD for Nature morte aux bouteilles in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.