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# Jean Marzelle (1916–2005)

## What is Jean Marzelle’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $900 |
| Other | 5 | $290 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $536 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $227 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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 $1,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jean Marzelle work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jean Marzelle work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jean Marzelle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jean-marzelle (updated 2026-11-03).

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.