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# Marcel Damboise (1903–1992)

Marcel Damboise is a French artist with 492 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $190. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel Damboise sold in 2026 for $2,904, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Damboise work worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Damboise work is $190.

The median Marcel Damboise sculpture sells for $676 across 132 lots.

The median Marcel Damboise work on paper sells for $112 across 97 lots.

The median Marcel Damboise painting sells for $158 across 31 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Damboise sculptures typically sell for $265–$965 (the middle half of 96 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Damboise work on papers typically sell for $84–$134 (the middle half of 88 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $158† | $672† | — | 2025-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 100 | $112† | $357† | 97% | 2025-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 132 | $676† | $6,370† | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $2,408† | $6,370† | — | 2026-06-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $112–$190† | $158† | $672† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $112–$175† | $141† | $224† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 88 | $84–$134† | $112† | $357† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $116–$211† | $143† | $238† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 96 | $265–$965† | $474† | $2,911† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $714–$1,232† | $985† | $3,135† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $6,370† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,135† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $672† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $426† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $357† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $324† |

† 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 Damboise worth?

Across 336 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Damboise work is $190. The median Marcel Damboise sculpture sells for $676 across 132 lots. The median Marcel Damboise work on paper sells for $112 across 97 lots. The median Marcel Damboise painting sells for $158 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Damboise sculptures typically sell for $265–$965 (the middle half of 96 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Damboise work on papers typically sell for $84–$134 (the middle half of 88 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Damboise sculpture?

Based on 132 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Damboise sculpture is $676. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Damboise sculpture is $6,370. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,370 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Damboise work on paper is $112. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel Damboise's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Damboise work on paper is $357. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $357 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Marcel Damboise painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Damboise painting is $158. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Damboise painting is $672. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $672 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Marcel Damboise sculpture?

Based on 96 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Damboise sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $474, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Based on 88 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Damboise work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Marcel Damboise's auction record is $6,370, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,370 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Marcel Damboise auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-damboise (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.