Marcel Debut (1865–1933)
What is Marcel Debut’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Marcel Debut at 29 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $729 including buyer’s premium (middle half $437–$978, n=6). The auction record is $13,418 for Don Juan (2023, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don Juan | Bronze, light brown patina with details in golden yellow | $13,418 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2023 |
| 2 | Bronze Figure of a Falconer | Bronze | $7,050 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 2007 |
| 3 | An Arab falconer, 1865 | Bronze | $4,609 | Bonhams | May 2010 |
| 4 | Marcel Debut Bronze Sculpture of Woman | Bronze | $4,000 | Revere Auctions | Jan 2024 |
| 5 | Porteur d'Eau Tunisien | Bronze | $3,046 | Sworders | Feb 2011 |
| 6 | Vercingétorix | Bronze with brown patina | $1,567 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2019 |
| 7 | The spinner with a bird | Patinated bronze | $1,484 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Vercingétorix | Bronze, brown patina | $1,412 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | Mozart | Bronze, dark brown patina | $1,106 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |
| 10 | Mozart | Bronze, dark brown patina | $1,032 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 22 | $809 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,567 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $369 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 29 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcel Debut is a French artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,032. 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 Debut sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,750 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marcel Debut on OpeningBid →What is a Marcel Debut work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Debut work is $1,032.
The median Marcel Debut sculpture sells for $1,069 across 35 lots.
The median Marcel Debut photograph sells for $354 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 54 | $1,069†‡ | $13,418 | 64.8% | 2026-10-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $354‡ | $354‡ | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,050 | $13,418 | — | 2023-01-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $376–$544†‡ | $456†‡ | $2,731‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,182–$3,803†‡ | $2,467†‡ | $13,418 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $13,418 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $7,050 |
| Photography | 2000 | $354‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcel Debut worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Debut work is $1,032. The median Marcel Debut sculpture sells for $1,069 across 35 lots. The median Marcel Debut photograph sells for $354 across 1 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 Debut sculpture?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Debut sculpture is $1,069. 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 Debut's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Debut sculpture is $13,418.
What is the average price of a medium Marcel Debut sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Debut sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,467, 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 Debut sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Debut sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $456, 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 Debut's auction record?
Marcel Debut's auction record is $13,418, set in 2023.
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