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# André Marfaing (1925–1987)

## What is André Marfaing’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 196 auction results for André Marfaing at 21 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,116 including buyer’s premium (middle half $764–$41,572, n=44). The auction record is $213,356 for Untitled (2022, Tajan). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1968 | Oil on canvas | $213,356 | Tajan | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Sans titre (janvier 75-1), 1975 | Oil paint | $165,643 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Sans Titre (I-56-A), 1956 | Oil paint | $164,150 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 4 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $159,939 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | SANS TITRE - 1972, 1972 | Signée en bas à gauche "Marfaing" et datée au dos sur le châssis "Juillet | $128,456 | Artcurial | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil paint | $124,718 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $107,843 | Tajan | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Août 1974-65 - 1974, 1974 | Acrylique sur toile | $102,643 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1971 | Acrylique sur toile | $101,865 | Ader | May 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1964 | Signée en bas à droite "Marfaing" | $99,883 | Artcurial | Dec 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 69 | $44,050 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $15,405 |
| Other | 21 | $10,716 |
| Prints | 59 | $964 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $75,400 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 71 | $7,276 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $781 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 196 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


André Marfaing is a French artist with 223 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $8,988. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by André Marfaing sold in 2026 for $33,075, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 André Marfaing work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a André Marfaing work worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Marfaing work is $8,988.

The median André Marfaing painting sells for $31,316 across 91 lots.

The median André Marfaing print sells for $841 across 72 lots.

The median André Marfaing work on paper sells for $14,552 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) André Marfaing prints typically sell for $788–$1,580 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) André Marfaing paintings typically sell for $19,007–$67,170 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 73 | $841†‡ | $3,294‡ | — | 2026-10-02 |
| Paintings | 95 | $31,316†‡ | $213,356 | 95.8% | 2026-07-02 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $14,552‡ | $91,178 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $126,587 | $213,356 | — | 2025-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

André Marfaing's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (73 lots) median $841. Paintings (95 lots) median $31,316, record $213,356. A typical André Marfaing painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $126,587.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $535–$825† | $702† | $1,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $788–$1,580†‡ | $1,185†‡ | $3,294‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $6,134–$17,339‡ | $8,270‡ | $34,678‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $19,007–$67,170†‡ | $30,311†‡ | $164,150 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 15 | $53,661–$99,112 | $76,681 | $213,356 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $9,143–$17,192‡ | $13,764‡ | $91,178 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $213,356 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $165,643 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $91,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $68,749 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,294‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $2,428 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 André Marfaing worth?

Across 195 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a André Marfaing work is $8,988. The median André Marfaing painting sells for $31,316 across 91 lots. The median André Marfaing print sells for $841 across 72 lots. The median André Marfaing work on paper sells for $14,552 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) André Marfaing prints typically sell for $788–$1,580 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) André Marfaing paintings typically sell for $19,007–$67,170 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a André Marfaing painting?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Marfaing painting is $31,316. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is André Marfaing's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Marfaing painting is $213,356.

### What is the average price of a André Marfaing print?

Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Marfaing print is $841. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is André Marfaing's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Marfaing print is $3,294. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a André Marfaing work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a André Marfaing work on paper is $14,552. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is André Marfaing's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a André Marfaing work on paper is $91,178.

### What is the average price of a medium André Marfaing print?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Marfaing print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,185, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium André Marfaing painting?

Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium André Marfaing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,311, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is André Marfaing's auction record?

André Marfaing's auction record is $213,356, set in 2022.

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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.