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# Marcel Cosson (1878–1956)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 110 auction results for Marcel Cosson at 25 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,328 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,011–$2,572, n=9). The auction record is $22,666 for Scene de cabaret (1990, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scene de cabaret | Oil on canvas | $22,666 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1990 |
| 2 | AU BAR DE CHEZ MAXIM'S, 1878 | Huile sur panneau | $16,531 | Osenat | Dec 2013 |
| 3 | Polo Match | Oil on canvas | $14,100 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | May 2005 |
| 4 | Danseuses et abonnés à l'escalier de l'Opéra, 1878 | Huile sur toile | $11,015 | Osenat | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Le bal | Oil/canvas | $10,430 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Oct 1991 |
| 6 | Danseuse dans la loge | Huile/toile | $7,879 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1995 |
| 7 | L'entrée de L'Opera | Oil on canvas | $7,475 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Nov 2001 |
| 8 | Scène de bar | Huile sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $7,236 | De Baecque et Associés | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | LES BALLERINES DANS LA LOGE, 1878 | Huile sur toile | $5,332 | Osenat | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | LE FOYER DE L'OPÉRA, 1878 | Huile sur toile | $5,301 | Osenat | Dec 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $2,245 |
| Paintings | 66 | $1,976 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,100 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 43 | $2,237 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $1,501 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 110 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel Cosson is a French artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,964. 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 Cosson sold in 2026 for $2,914, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Cosson work worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Cosson work is $1,964.

The median Marcel Cosson painting sells for $2,072 across 82 lots.

The median Marcel Cosson work on paper sells for $823 across 11 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Cosson paintings typically sell for $1,285–$5,006 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Cosson paintings typically sell for $760–$2,492 (the middle half of 37 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 | 108 | $2,072†‡ | $23,723† | 75.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $823†‡ | $4,215 | 73.3% | 2026-03-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $15,316† | $23,723† | — | 2023-11-19 |

† 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) | 37 | $760–$2,492†‡ | $1,516†‡ | $10,430 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $1,285–$5,006†‡ | $3,104†‡ | $23,723† |

† 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) | 8 | $471–$1,146† | $1,100† | $4,215 |

† 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 | 1989 | $23,723† |
| Paintings | 1990 | $22,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,215 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $1,284 |

† 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 Cosson worth?

Across 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Cosson work is $1,964. The median Marcel Cosson painting sells for $2,072 across 82 lots. The median Marcel Cosson work on paper sells for $823 across 11 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Cosson paintings typically sell for $1,285–$5,006 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Cosson paintings typically sell for $760–$2,492 (the middle half of 37 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 Cosson painting?

Based on 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Cosson painting is $2,072. 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 Marcel Cosson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Cosson painting is $23,723. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,723 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Cosson work on paper is $823. 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 Marcel Cosson's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Cosson work on paper is $4,215.

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

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Cosson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,104, 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 the average price of a small Marcel Cosson painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Cosson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,516, 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 Marcel Cosson's auction record?

Marcel Cosson's auction record is $23,723, set in 1989. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $23,723 (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 Cosson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-cosson (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.