> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-avril · updated 2026-11-02

# Marcel AVRIL (1887–1944)

## What is Marcel AVRIL’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Marcel AVRIL at 1 houses since 2026. Over the last 24 months the median price was $461 including buyer’s premium (middle half $333–$556, n=6). The auction record is $614 for Dieu seul est un (2026, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dieu seul est un, 1940 | Huile sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $614 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Composition surréaliste au personnage saignant | Gouache et aquarelle sur traits de mine de plomb, signée dans la marge en bas à droite | $556 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | L'illusion | Aquarelle et encre (plume) sur papier, titrée en bas à gauche et signée en bas à droite | $556 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Ce qu'ils sont rigolos les hommes (Pourquoi un homme est-il plus grand qu'un autre… un blanc plus qu'un noir…) | Pastel et mine de plomb, légendé en marge inférieure | $366 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | L'épouvantail. Rythme hivernal | Pastel et fusain sur papier, signé et titré au dos du montage | $322 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | L'usine | Huile sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $293 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |




Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel AVRIL is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2026, median price $362. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel AVRIL sold in 2026 for $366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marcel AVRIL work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marcel AVRIL work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel AVRIL work is $362.

The median Marcel AVRIL work on paper sells for $358 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 3 | $358† | $366 | — | 2026-10-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $366 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $358† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Marcel AVRIL worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel AVRIL work is $362. The median Marcel AVRIL work on paper sells for $358 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel AVRIL's auction record?

Marcel AVRIL's auction record is $782, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $782 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel AVRIL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-avril (updated 2026-11-02).

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.