> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-burtin · updated 2026-11-03

# BURTIN Marcel (1902–1979)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for BURTIN Marcel at 15 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $568 including buyer’s premium (middle half $476–$808, n=5). The auction record is $2,433 for Jeune fille au repos (2012, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeune fille au repos, 1944 | Huile sur toile | $2,433 | Ader | Nov 2012 |
| 2 | Nu étendu, 1945 | Huile sur toile | $2,062 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1902 | Huile sur toile | $1,608 | Osenat | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Composition, 1957 | Huile sur toile | $1,452 | Ader | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | Composition, 1950 - Deux femmes, vers 1945, 1945 | Huile sur toile double face | $1,252 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 6 | Nu bleu, 1948 | Huile sur toile | $1,198 | Ader | Oct 2020 |
| 7 | Femme au fauteuil, 1946 | Huile sur toile | $1,178 | Ader | Oct 2018 |
| 8 | Composition | Gouache | $1,141 | Ader | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | Les Cyclistes, 1951 | Huile sur toile | $997 | Artcurial | Jul 2012 |
| 10 | Composition, 1950 | Huile sur toile | $927 | Ader | Apr 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $736 |
| Other | 5 | $474 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $289 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,198 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $476 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $474 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 15 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BURTIN Marcel is a French artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $476. 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 BURTIN Marcel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,117; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BURTIN Marcel work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BURTIN Marcel work is $476.

The median BURTIN Marcel painting sells for $605 across 32 lots.

The median BURTIN Marcel work on paper sells for $289 across 10 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 | 37 | $605† | $2,062 | 86.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $289†‡ | $1,141 | 83.3% | 2026-05-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,119† | $2,433 | — | 2019-10-22 |

† 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 | $291–$614† | $445† | $808 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $287–$910† | $503† | $2,062 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $766–$1,252 | $1,198 | $1,452 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $233–$838† | $342† | $1,141 |

† 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 | 2018 | $2,062 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,608 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,141 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $884 |

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 BURTIN Marcel worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BURTIN Marcel work is $476. The median BURTIN Marcel painting sells for $605 across 32 lots. The median BURTIN Marcel work on paper sells for $289 across 10 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 BURTIN Marcel painting?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BURTIN Marcel painting is $605. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is BURTIN Marcel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BURTIN Marcel painting is $2,062.

### What is the average price of a BURTIN Marcel work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BURTIN Marcel work on paper is $289. 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 BURTIN Marcel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BURTIN Marcel work on paper is $1,141.

### What is the average price of a medium BURTIN Marcel painting?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium BURTIN Marcel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $503, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

BURTIN Marcel's auction record is $2,433, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “BURTIN Marcel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-burtin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.