Marc Chagall (1887–1985)
What is Marc Chagall’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 11,378 auction results for Marc Chagall at 185 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,037 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,694–$20,895, n=999). The auction record is $26,510,000 for Le songe du Roi David (2025, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le songe du Roi David, 1966 | Painting | $26,510,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Le bouquet de lilas, 1968 | Oil paint | $18,960,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | Au-dessus de la ville, 1924 | Oil paint | $15,616,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Les trois cierges, 1939 | Oil paint | $14,583,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | Le Grand cirque | — | $13,760,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 6 | Les trois acrobates, 1926 | Oil paint | $13,003,750 | Christie's | May 2013 |
| 7 | Le jongleur, 1887 | Oil paint | $11,896,402 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | Le soleil rouge ou Le soleil des amoureux, 1949 | Oil paint | $10,525,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Les mariés de la Tour Eiffel, 1928 | Oil paint | $10,113,681 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 10 | Jeune fille au cheval, 1927-1929 | Oil paint | $8,994,912 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 608 | $610,079 |
| Works on paper | 906 | $125,380 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $38,467 |
| Other | 502 | $16,332 |
| Prints | 5,564 | $4,888 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $455,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 2,776 | $13,299 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 4,097 | $5,156 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 11,378 results from 185 houses · How we compute these figures
Marc Chagall is a Belarusian artist with 14,793 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,040. 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 Marc Chagall sold in 2026 for $14,739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 11,117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Chagall work is $5,040.
The median Marc Chagall print sells for $4,004 across 8,181 lots.
The median Marc Chagall work on paper sells for $118,920 across 1,115 lots.
The median Marc Chagall painting sells for $555,236 across 651 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marc Chagall prints typically sell for $1,507–$6,760 (the middle half of 4,413 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Chagall prints typically sell for $2,040–$13,949 (the middle half of 2,927 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 | 9,751 | $4,004†‡ | $1.3M | 83.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 699 | $555,236†‡ | $26.5M | 93.1% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1,199 | $118,920†‡ | $3M | 93% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $93,550 | $375,000 | — | 2021-11-13 |
| Photography | 17 | $369†‡ | $52,970 | 52.9% | 2024-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 1,371 | $382,192†‡ | $26.5M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marc Chagall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9,751 lots) median $4,004 with 83.9% sell-through. Paintings (699 lots) median $555,236, record $26,510,000. A typical Marc Chagall painting sells for around 139× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 1,371 lots) the median is $382,192.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 4,413 | $1,507–$6,760†‡ | $3,527†‡ | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 2,927 | $2,040–$13,949†‡ | $6,120†‡ | $1.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 55 | $1,118–$39,410†‡ | $3,484†‡ | $175,000 |
† 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) | 268 | $203,904–$454,190†‡ | $296,047†‡ | $1.9M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 327 | $587,918–$1.9M†‡ | $1M†‡ | $19M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $1.9M–$4.8M‡ | $3.4M‡ | $26.5M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 585 | $21,539–$119,559†‡ | $49,460†‡ | $3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 477 | $146,263–$478,235†‡ | $266,659†‡ | $2.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $213–$369† | $260† | $1,700 |
† 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 | 2025 | $26.5M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $19M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1.3M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $375,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $93,550 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marc Chagall worth?
Across 11,117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Chagall work is $5,040. The median Marc Chagall print sells for $4,004 across 8,181 lots. The median Marc Chagall work on paper sells for $118,920 across 1,115 lots. The median Marc Chagall painting sells for $555,236 across 651 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marc Chagall prints typically sell for $1,507–$6,760 (the middle half of 4,413 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Chagall prints typically sell for $2,040–$13,949 (the middle half of 2,927 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 Marc Chagall print?
Based on 8,181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Chagall print is $4,004. 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 Marc Chagall's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Chagall print is $1,346,112.
What is the average price of a Marc Chagall work on paper?
Based on 1,115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Chagall work on paper is $118,920. 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 Marc Chagall's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Chagall work on paper is $2,955,244.
What is the average price of a Marc Chagall painting?
Based on 651 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Chagall painting is $555,236. 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 Marc Chagall's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Chagall painting is $26,510,000.
What is the average price of a small Marc Chagall print?
Based on 4,413 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marc Chagall print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,527, 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 Marc Chagall print?
Based on 2,927 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marc Chagall print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,120, 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 Marc Chagall's auction record?
Marc Chagall's auction record is $26,510,000, set in 2025.
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