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# Marcel Breuer (1902–1981)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 558 auction results for Marcel Breuer at 69 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,802 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,038–$2,616, n=76). The auction record is $112,500 for Dining Table from the Rosenberg Residence, East Hampton, New York (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Table from the Rosenberg Residence, East Hampton, New York, circa 1969 | Granite | $112,500 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Rare chaise lounge, 1936 | Chaise lounge | $81,250 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Fauteuil en lattes ti 1 a, 1924 | Wood and leather | $60,555 | Sotheby's | Nov 2013 |
| 4 | Unique Dining Table, 1954 | Marble | $60,000 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Pedestal Dining Table, designed for the Cohen House, Orange, New Jersey, 1971, 1902 | Tin | $40,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 6 | B25 seat machine and B63 ottoman, 1928 | Tubular steel construction, multiply adjustable backrest, woven rattan seat and backrest, black stained wooden armrests | $39,914 | Dorotheum | May 2021 |
| 7 | An Important Desk Suite, 1926 | Steel | $37,800 | Sotheby's | Oct 2021 |
| 8 | Fauteuil 'TI 1a', 1922 | Walnut, wild cherry and fabric | $35,152 | Christie's | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Occasional Table, circa 1928 | Silver | $30,240 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | Long Chair, 1935 | Chair | $30,113 | Bonhams | Apr 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 389 | $2,318 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,235 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 69 | $4,299 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 276 | $2,106 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,215 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 558 results from 69 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel Breuer is an American artist with 742 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,920. 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 Marcel Breuer sold in 2026 for $2,006, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Marcel Breuer works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marcel Breuer work worth?

Across 538 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Breuer work is $1,920.

The median Marcel Breuer sculpture sells for $3,526 across 37 lots.

The median Marcel Breuer work on paper sells for $675 across 7 lots.

The median Marcel Breuer print sells for $719 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Breuer sculptures typically sell for $1,090–$5,188 (the middle half of 24 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 | 5 | $719 | $1,035 | 80% | 2002-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $675 | $7,638 | 87.5% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 45 | $3,526 | $37,800 | 82.2% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 1 | $130‡ | $130‡ | — | 2025-05-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $24,000† | $112,500 | — | 2026-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $360–$1,648 | $675 | $6,432 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,090–$5,188 | $2,805 | $11,490 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,775–$23,750 | $10,000 | $37,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $37,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $23,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,432 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $1,035 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $748 |
| Photography | 2025 | $130‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Breuer worth?

Across 538 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Breuer work is $1,920. The median Marcel Breuer sculpture sells for $3,526 across 37 lots. The median Marcel Breuer work on paper sells for $675 across 7 lots. The median Marcel Breuer print sells for $719 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Breuer sculptures typically sell for $1,090–$5,188 (the middle half of 24 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 Marcel Breuer sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Breuer sculpture is $3,526.

### What is Marcel Breuer's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Breuer sculpture is $37,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Marcel Breuer sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Breuer sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Marcel Breuer's auction record is $112,500, set in 2019.

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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 Breuer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-breuer (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.