Marcel Duchamp (1887–1968)
Marcel Duchamp is a French artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $6,496. 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 $1,529,955, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Duchamp work is $6,496.
The median Marcel Duchamp print sells for $9,670 across 88 lots.
The median Marcel Duchamp photograph sells for $512 across 16 lots.
The median Marcel Duchamp work on paper sells for $2,500 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $2,144–$25,960 (the middle half of 49 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $4,284–$11,690 (the middle half of 26 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 | 100 | $9,670†‡ | $784,133 | 88% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,500† | $51,932 | — | 2025-10-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $128,186 | $164,467 | 66.7% | 2001-05-10 |
| Photography | 18 | $512‡ | $1.5M | 88.9% | 2026-05-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $381,586 | $3.9M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $2,144–$25,960†‡ | $10,528†‡ | $784,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $4,284–$11,690†‡ | $8,396†‡ | $18,956 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 7 | $238–$256,048‡ | $351‡ | $1.5M |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2026 | $1.5M |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $784,133 |
| Photography | 2010 | $507,437 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $344,646 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2000 | $164,467 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2001 | $91,906 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $51,932 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcel Duchamp worth?
Across 145 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Duchamp work is $6,496. The median Marcel Duchamp print sells for $9,670 across 88 lots. The median Marcel Duchamp photograph sells for $512 across 16 lots. The median Marcel Duchamp work on paper sells for $2,500 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $2,144–$25,960 (the middle half of 49 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Duchamp prints typically sell for $4,284–$11,690 (the middle half of 26 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 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Duchamp print is $9,670. 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 $784,133.
What is the average price of a Marcel Duchamp photograph?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Duchamp photograph is $512. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marcel Duchamp's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Duchamp photograph is $1,529,955.
What is the average price of a small Marcel Duchamp print?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Duchamp print (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,528, 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 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Duchamp print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,396, 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 $3,856,342, set in 2026.
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