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# Marc du Plantier (1901–1975)

## What is Marc du Plantier’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Marc du Plantier at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $57,341 including buyer’s premium (middle half $21,941–$162,188, n=14). The auction record is $768,000 for Pair of Floor Lamps (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair of Floor Lamps, circa 1957 | Gilt iron, paper shades | $768,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 2 | A Rare Guéridon, circa 1939 | Gilt iron, glass | $704,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | Desk, 1957 | Leather | $406,400 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Bureau, 1957 | Parchment, leather, gilt iron and ebony | $377,409 | Sotheby's | May 2015 |
| 5 | 'Lotus' Console, 1939 | Marble | $295,874 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | Table à cornes, 1901 | Gilt patinated wrought iron, Belgium granit top with yellow Sienna marble inlays | $226,238 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Paire de tables d'appoint, 1941, 1941 | Tables d'appoint | $225,709 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Table de salle à manger, 1941 | Acajou sur un bâti en noyer ; le plateau incrusté de cercles en laiton dans un triple encadrement de même ; la ceinture découpée de six demi-cercles et ceinte d'un bandeau en laiton ; repose sur six pieds en forme de défenses d'éléphant, baguées de laiton sur la partie supérieure et finissant par des sabots sur des patins ovales, l'ensemble en laiton | $206,997 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 9 | Paire de lampadaires, 1941, 1941 | Lampadaires | $197,641 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Longue console, 1941 | Acajou sur un bâti en noyer ; le plateau en marbre blanc ; la ceinture porte au centre un motif en demi cercle et est soulignée d'un bandeau de laiton ; reposant sur quatre pieds en forme de défenses d'éléphant baguées de laiton à la partie supérieure et finissant par des sabots sur des patins ovales, l'ensemble en laiton | $178,930 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $86,698 |
| Sculpture | 23 | $65,174 |
| Other | 94 | $33,528 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $96,085 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $37,703 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $23,125 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marc du Plantier is a Madagascar-France artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $40,874. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marc du Plantier sold in 2026 for $47,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marc du Plantier work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marc du Plantier work worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc du Plantier work is $40,874.

The median Marc du Plantier sculpture sells for $65,174 across 21 lots.

The median Marc du Plantier work on paper sells for $89,266 across 2 lots.

The median Marc du Plantier print sells for $90,026 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $90,026 | $90,026 | — | 2014-11-04 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $89,266 | $178,451 | — | 2025-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 25 | $65,174† | $295,874 | 84% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $150,825† | $768,000 | — | 2026-04-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $43,750–$113,400 | $64,018 | $150,825 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $99,168–$180,990 | $146,581 | $295,874 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $295,874 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $226,238 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $178,451 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $90,026 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $81 |

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 Marc du Plantier worth?

Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc du Plantier work is $40,874. The median Marc du Plantier sculpture sells for $65,174 across 21 lots. The median Marc du Plantier work on paper sells for $89,266 across 2 lots. The median Marc du Plantier print sells for $90,026 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marc du Plantier sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc du Plantier sculpture is $65,174. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marc du Plantier's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc du Plantier sculpture is $295,874.

### What is Marc du Plantier's auction record?

Marc du Plantier's auction record is $768,000, set in 2026.

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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.