Charles Marville (1816–1879)
What is Charles Marville’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Charles Marville at 16 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $610 including buyer’s premium (middle half $381–$2,165, n=7). The auction record is $103,000 for 'paris: la bièvre entre les rues pascal et cochin' (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'paris: la bièvre entre les rues pascal et cochin' | — | $103,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Passage Saint-Guillaume vers la rue Richelieu, 1871-1879 | Albumen print, printed 1871-1879 | $52,500 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | La Bievre (de la rue du Pont-aux-biches) | Albumen print | $50,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Rue Ollivier vers la rue St-Georges, 1871-1879 | Albumen print, printed 1871-1879 | $47,500 | Phillips | Oct 2017 |
| 5 | Rue Pirouette, vue prise de la rue Rambuteau, 1er arrondissement, Paris | Albumen print | $25,000 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 6 | Sky Study, Paris, 1856-1857 | Salt print, mounted | $22,500 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 7 | Paris street scene with laundry cart, rue de Plat-d'Etain and rue des Lavandieres and Ste. Opportune, 1865 | Albumen print | $16,100 | Swann Auction Galleries | Oct 1997 |
| 8 | Rue des Amandiers | Albumen print | $13,750 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | RUE DES PÈLERINS, DE LA RUE DU CLOÎTRE ST. JACQUES, circa 1866 | Albumen print, on a two-toned mount | $8,820 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 10 | Rue des Prouvaires, Vue de la rue St. Honoré, 1868 | Albumen print | $8,607 | Christie's | Oct 2004 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 63 | $1,526 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $1,540 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Charles Marville is a French artist with 194 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,250. 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 Charles Marville sold in 2026 for $1,526, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Marville work is $1,250.
The median Charles Marville photograph sells for $1,150 across 72 lots.
The median Charles Marville print sells for $13,750 across 11 lots.
The median Charles Marville sculpture sells for $1,309 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marville photographs typically sell for $425–$2,704 (the middle half of 66 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 | 16 | $13,750 | $52,500 | 68.8% | 2025-12-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,309 | $1,309 | 50% | 2002-05-10 |
| Photography | 120 | $1,150†‡ | $16,100 | 60% | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $50,000 | $103,000 | — | 2017-10-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,126–$36,250 | $13,750 | $52,500 |
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 66 | $425–$2,704†‡ | $1,092†‡ | $16,100 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $52,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $50,000 |
| Photography | 1997 | $16,100 |
| Photography | 2020 | $8,820 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2002 | $1,309 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Marville worth?
Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Marville work is $1,250. The median Charles Marville photograph sells for $1,150 across 72 lots. The median Charles Marville print sells for $13,750 across 11 lots. The median Charles Marville sculpture sells for $1,309 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Charles Marville photographs typically sell for $425–$2,704 (the middle half of 66 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 Charles Marville photograph?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Marville photograph is $1,150. 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 Charles Marville's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Marville photograph is $16,100.
What is the average price of a Charles Marville print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Marville print is $13,750.
What is Charles Marville's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Marville print is $52,500.
What is the average price of a small Charles Marville photograph?
Based on 66 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Marville photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,092, 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 small Charles Marville print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Marville print (small (under 50 cm)) is $13,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Marville's auction record?
Charles Marville's auction record is $52,500, set in 2017.
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