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# Marcel Delmotte (1901–1984)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Marcel Delmotte at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,788 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,095–$5,788, n=6). The auction record is $32,165 for Carnival Faces (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnival Faces | Oil on cardboard | $32,165 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | La route que nous avons rêvée, 1981 | Oil on isorel | $18,058 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Le Rêve d'Ophélie, 1962 | Oil on board | $14,740 | Sotheby's | Oct 2020 |
| 4 | ATLAS | Oil paint | $11,261 | Sotheby's | Feb 2020 |
| 5 | La Fontaine de jouvence, 1971 | Oil on paper mounted on board | $10,225 | Sotheby's | Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Retour de l'Enfant prodigue, 1980 | Oil on board | $9,807 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 7 | Nu à l’escalier et aux ruines | Huile sur panneau | $8,768 | Ader | Feb 2022 |
| 8 | Mère et enfant | Oil on panel | $7,952 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 1991 |
| 9 | Au seuil de l'ère nouvelle, 1966 | Oil, black ink and pencil on panel | $6,377 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Eve, 1964 | Oil on board | $6,129 | Roseberys London | Jun 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 33 | $5,040 |
| Other | 9 | $519 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $6,106 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $5,070 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $519 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel Delmotte is a Belgian artist with 125 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,416. 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 Delmotte sold in 2026 for $5,114, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Marcel Delmotte works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Marcel Delmotte work worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Delmotte work is $1,416.

The median Marcel Delmotte painting sells for $3,557 across 45 lots.

The median Marcel Delmotte work on paper sells for $300 across 16 lots.

The median Marcel Delmotte print sells for $485 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Delmotte paintings typically sell for $2,812–$6,118 (the middle half of 27 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 | 3 | $485‡ | $485‡ | 33.3% | 2021-01-21 |
| Paintings | 47 | $3,557†‡ | $32,165 | 95.7% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $300†‡ | $6,377 | 94.1% | 2026-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $3,865 | $3,865 | 33.3% | 2021-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $14,740 | $32,165 | — | 2025-06-13 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marcel Delmotte's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $485 with 33.3% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $3,557, record $32,165. A typical Marcel Delmotte painting sells for around 7.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $14,740.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $422–$876†‡ | $603†‡ | $11,261 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $2,812–$6,118† | $5,040† | $32,165 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,184–$5,113† | $2,822† | $9,807 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $155–$477†‡ | $250†‡ | $1,831‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $32,165 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,058 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,377 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $3,865 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,831‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $485‡ |

‡ 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 Delmotte worth?

Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Delmotte work is $1,416. The median Marcel Delmotte painting sells for $3,557 across 45 lots. The median Marcel Delmotte work on paper sells for $300 across 16 lots. The median Marcel Delmotte print sells for $485 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Delmotte paintings typically sell for $2,812–$6,118 (the middle half of 27 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 Delmotte painting?

Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Delmotte painting is $3,557. 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 Delmotte's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Delmotte painting is $32,165.

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Delmotte work on paper is $300. 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 Delmotte's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Delmotte work on paper is $6,377.

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

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Delmotte painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,040, 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 Delmotte work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Delmotte work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $250, 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 Delmotte's auction record?

Marcel Delmotte's auction record is $32,165, set in 2025.

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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 Delmotte auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-delmotte (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.