Jean Marzelle (1916–2005)
What is Jean Marzelle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Jean Marzelle at 11 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $239 including buyer’s premium (middle half $108–$526, n=10). The auction record is $5,572 for Paysage de Provence (1991, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paysage de Provence, 1984 | Oil/canvas | $5,572 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 2 | Nature morte aux anemones, 1984 | Oil/canvas | $5,340 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 3 | La vieille darse a la Rochelle | Oil/canvas | $4,412 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Apr 1991 |
| 4 | PAYSAGE | Huile sur toile | $2,005 | Artcurial | Jun 2007 |
| 5 | Le Port de Hoorn | Huile sur toile | $1,367 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Aix-en-Provence, Salon de Provence | Huit aquarelles sur papier | $1,072 | Euvrard & Fabre | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Beaurecueil, Les Maisons sur la colline | Huile sur toile | $1,019 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Paysage du midi | Huile sur toile | $900 | Ader | Sep 2021 |
| 9 | Tolède, le Tage rouge, 1986 | Huile sur toile | $849 | Ader | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Aix-en-Provence, les arbres | Huile sur toile | $625 | Ader | Sep 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $900 |
| Other | 5 | $290 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $536 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $227 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean Marzelle is a French artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $420. 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 Jean Marzelle sold in 2026 for $497, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Marzelle work is $420.
The median Jean Marzelle painting sells for $737 across 16 lots.
The median Jean Marzelle work on paper sells for $256 across 8 lots.
The median Jean Marzelle print sells for $153 across 3 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 | 3 | $153 | $536 | — | 2026-01-16 |
| Paintings | 20 | $737†‡ | $5,572 | 80% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $256† | $1,072 | — | 2026-01-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jean Marzelle's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $153. Paintings (20 lots) median $737, record $5,572. A typical Jean Marzelle painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $431–$2,889†‡ | $900†‡ | $5,572 |
† 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) | 5 | $290–$536† | $323† | $1,072 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1991 | $5,572 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $5,340 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,072 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $536 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $536 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $153 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean Marzelle worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean Marzelle work is $420. The median Jean Marzelle painting sells for $737 across 16 lots. The median Jean Marzelle work on paper sells for $256 across 8 lots. The median Jean Marzelle print sells for $153 across 3 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 Jean Marzelle painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean Marzelle painting is $737. 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 Jean Marzelle's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean Marzelle painting is $5,572.
What is the average price of a medium Jean Marzelle painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean Marzelle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $900, 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 Jean Marzelle's auction record?
Jean Marzelle's auction record is $5,572, set in 1991.
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