> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-dyf · updated 2026-11-02

# Marcel Dyf (1899–1985)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 465 auction results for Marcel Dyf at 55 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,380 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,526–$5,842, n=36). The auction record is $57,208 for Peupliers en Provence à Maussane (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peupliers en Provence à Maussane, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $57,208 | Sotheby's | Apr 2021 |
| 2 | Marché aux fleurs, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $55,160 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Champ courbe à Mausanne, 1899 | Oil paint | $31,964 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 4 | La rivière à Berchères, 1899 | Oil paint | $31,845 | Christie's | Sep 2003 |
| 5 | Champs de blé en Bretagne, circa 1984 | Oil on canvas | $30,772 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Pique-nique sous les oliviers du jardin de Renoir à Cagnes, circa 1970 | Oil on canvas | $29,581 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 7 | Guinguette sur les bords de la Seine, 1976 | Oil paint | $25,007 | Christie's | Apr 2010 |
| 8 | Champ de blé et village en Provence, 1899 | Oil paint | $25,006 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Voiliers en Provence, 1956 | Oil paint | $24,202 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 10 | Rivière en Provence, 1983 | Oil on canvas | $23,987 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 317 | $8,667 |
| Other | 16 | $8,392 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 257 | $9,276 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $5,182 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 465 results from 55 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel Dyf is a French artist with 708 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $7,990. 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 Dyf is recorded as sold in 2026 for $8,053; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marcel Dyf work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marcel Dyf work worth?

Across 444 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Dyf work is $7,990.

The median Marcel Dyf painting sells for $8,073 across 388 lots.

The median Marcel Dyf work on paper sells for $480 across 5 lots.

The median Marcel Dyf print sells for $63 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Dyf paintings typically sell for $4,910–$14,347 (the middle half of 319 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dyf paintings typically sell for $3,355–$7,500 (the middle half of 65 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 | 6 | $63†‡ | $193 | 83.3% | 2025-08-21 |
| Paintings | 427 | $8,073†‡ | $57,208 | 90.9% | 2026-09-24 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $480 | $1,200 | 55.6% | 2023-04-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $25,007 | $57,208 | — | 2022-05-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marcel Dyf's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $63 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (427 lots) median $8,073, record $57,208. A typical Marcel Dyf painting sells for around 127× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $25,007.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 65 | $3,355–$7,500†‡ | $5,400†‡ | $21,611 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 319 | $4,910–$14,347†‡ | $8,846†‡ | $57,208 |

† 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) | 5 | $406–$660 | $480 | $1,200 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $57,208 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $55,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $660 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $112‡ |

‡ 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 Dyf worth?

Across 444 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Dyf work is $7,990. The median Marcel Dyf painting sells for $8,073 across 388 lots. The median Marcel Dyf work on paper sells for $480 across 5 lots. The median Marcel Dyf print sells for $63 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Dyf paintings typically sell for $4,910–$14,347 (the middle half of 319 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dyf paintings typically sell for $3,355–$7,500 (the middle half of 65 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 Dyf painting?

Based on 388 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Dyf painting is $8,073. 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 Dyf's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Dyf painting is $57,208.

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

Based on 319 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Dyf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,846, 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 Dyf painting?

Based on 65 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Dyf painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,400, 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 Dyf's auction record?

Marcel Dyf's auction record is $57,208, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.