Marc Janson (1930–2022)
What is Marc Janson’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 59 auction results for Marc Janson at 12 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $669 including buyer’s premium (middle half $340–$987, n=14). The auction record is $3,507 for Dans Ecbatane (2022, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dans Ecbatane, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $3,507 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 2 | Quand l'aube a montré ses griffes..., 1981 | Huile sur toile | $2,547 | Tajan | Nov 2011 |
| 3 | Les Sages d’autrefois, 1979 | Huile sur toile | $2,491 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 4 | Les Géants couverts d’algues, 1990 | Huile sur toile | $2,229 | Ader | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | La nuit fera demi-tour sur ses talons veloutés..., 1988 | Huile sur toile | $2,017 | Tajan | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Sources et feux, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $1,993 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | La Cité en la Mer, 1990 | Oil on canvas | $1,988 | Tajan | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Comme les baladins, 1967 | Huile sur toile | $1,890 | Artcurial | Mar 2010 |
| 9 | L’Arbre guerrier, 1971 | Huile sur toile | $1,868 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | À travers les claires vitres du matin, 1975 | Huile sur toile | $1,868 | Ader | Oct 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $996 |
| Paintings | 34 | $928 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $120 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $996 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $200 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 59 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Marc Janson is an artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $634. 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 Janson sold in 2026 for $826, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Janson work is $634.
The median Marc Janson painting sells for $826 across 43 lots.
The median Marc Janson work on paper sells for $2 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Janson paintings typically sell for $669–$1,879 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $826†‡ | $3,507 | 89.6% | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2 | $426 | — | 2025-12-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,547 | $3,507 | — | 2022-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $175–$344†‡ | $258†‡ | $743 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $669–$1,879†‡ | $1,040†‡ | $3,507 |
† 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 | $2–$356 | $2 | $426 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $3,507 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $2,547 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $426 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $356 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marc Janson worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Janson work is $634. The median Marc Janson painting sells for $826 across 43 lots. The median Marc Janson work on paper sells for $2 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Janson paintings typically sell for $669–$1,879 (the middle half of 31 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 Janson painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Janson painting is $826. 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 Janson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Janson painting is $3,507.
What is the average price of a medium Marc Janson painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marc Janson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,040, 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 Janson's auction record?
Marc Janson's auction record is $3,507, set in 2022.
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