Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968)
What is Marcel Duchamp’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 588 auction results for Marcel Duchamp at 52 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,450 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,193–$16,402, n=73). The auction record is $3,075,000 for In Advance of the Broken Arm (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Advance of the Broken Arm, 1964 | Snow shovel | $3,075,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1935-1941 | Pencil | $2,965,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 3 | Untitled, 1935 | Original leather valise containing the original pencil drawing and head, axillary and pubic hair taped to a piece of paper and mounted behind cellulose ( | $2,070,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | 3 Standard Stoppages, 1913 | Three pieces of thread each laid down and affixed with varnish on oil on three canvases mounted on three glass panels; three wood slats in a wooden storage case | $1,927,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 5 | De ou par Marcel Duchamp ou Rrose Sélavy (La Boîte-en-valise), Series A, 1935 | Original leather valise containing the original drawing in pencil and | $1,623,000 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 6 | De ou par Marcel Duchamp ou Rrose Sélavy (La Boîte-en-Valise), Series A, 1935 | And sixty-eight miniature replicas and reproductions in black and white and in colors by Marcel Duchamp mounted on the original paper and contained within the box | $1,512,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 7 | NU SUR NU (NU AUX CHEVEUX VERTS), 1910 | Huile sur panneau parqueté | $1,364,717 | Artcurial | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | Monte Carlo Bond (No. 1), 1924 | Cartes-de-visite | $1,082,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | L.H.O.O.Q., 1958 | Pencil on a colour reproduction of the Mona Lisa | $1,024,619 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 10 | Chessboard (Echiquier), 1887 | Sixty-four wooden squares nailed and glued on plywood | $878,104 | Christie's | Feb 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $230,444 |
| Photographs | 22 | $33,678 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $27,357 |
| Other | 111 | $14,609 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $13,862 |
| Prints | 264 | $7,680 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 357 | $10,710 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 82 | $7,064 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 588 results from 52 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcel Duchamp is a French artist with 713 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $8,129. 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 Duchamp sold in 2026 for $38,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 584 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Duchamp work is $8,129.
The median Marcel Duchamp print sells for $6,450 across 358 lots.
The median Marcel Duchamp work on paper sells for $45,625 across 46 lots.
The median Marcel Duchamp photograph sells for $21,456 across 24 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $2,500–$13,778 (the middle half of 244 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $1,894–$11,712 (the middle half of 87 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 | 397 | $6,450†‡ | $678,023 | 90.2% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 9 | $341,019 | $1.9M | — | 2022-04-13 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $45,625‡ | $3M | 97.9% | 2026-02-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $13,862‡ | $695,571 | 87.5% | 2023-04-18 |
| Photography | 27 | $21,456†‡ | $1.1M | 88.9% | 2026-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 70 | $299,855† | $3.1M | — | 2026-06-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marcel Duchamp's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (397 lots) median $6,450 with 90.2% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $341,019, record $1,927,500. A typical Marcel Duchamp painting sells for around 53× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 70 lots) the median is $299,855.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 244 | $2,500–$13,778†‡ | $6,835†‡ | $678,023 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 87 | $1,894–$11,712†‡ | $6,424†‡ | $50,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $92,500–$115,946 | $104,500 | $341,019 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $16,250–$108,168‡ | $45,962‡ | $3M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $6,716–$21,250‡ | $10,625‡ | $695,571 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,312–$87,019†‡ | $24,581†‡ | $1.1M |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3M |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1.9M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $1.4M |
| Photography | 2010 | $1.1M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $695,571 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $693,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $678,023 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcel Duchamp worth?
Across 584 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Duchamp work is $8,129. The median Marcel Duchamp print sells for $6,450 across 358 lots. The median Marcel Duchamp work on paper sells for $45,625 across 46 lots. The median Marcel Duchamp photograph sells for $21,456 across 24 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $2,500–$13,778 (the middle half of 244 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $1,894–$11,712 (the middle half of 87 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 Duchamp print?
Based on 358 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Duchamp print is $6,450. 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 Duchamp's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Duchamp print is $678,023.
What is the average price of a Marcel Duchamp work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Duchamp work on paper is $45,625. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marcel Duchamp's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Duchamp work on paper is $2,965,000.
What is the average price of a Marcel Duchamp photograph?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Duchamp photograph is $21,456. 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 Duchamp's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Duchamp photograph is $1,082,500.
What is the average price of a small Marcel Duchamp print?
Based on 244 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Duchamp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,835, 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 medium Marcel Duchamp print?
Based on 87 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Duchamp print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,424, 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 Duchamp's auction record?
Marcel Duchamp's auction record is $3,075,000, set in 2024.
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