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

# Marcel Dzama (b. 1974)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 362 auction results for Marcel Dzama at 35 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,254–$4,902, n=53). The auction record is $68,750 for Untitled (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2006 | Paper | $68,750 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Later the Delights of Damnation Will be More Profound, 2010 | Glass | $37,919 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |
| 3 | Heroes and Villains | Acrylic and paper collage on canvas, in two parts | $37,762 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 4 | [16 works], 1997 | Ink and watercolor on paper | $21,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | How we lost, 2004 | Acrylic paint | $19,329 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 6 | Father + Son, 2003 | Oil and paper collage on canvas | $16,034 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 7 | Untitled (ink and watercolor on paper), 2005 | Ink | $13,970 | Phillips | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | The possibilities of a Rider's Song, 2009 | Ink and watercolour on paper, in two parts | $13,779 | Sotheby's | Aug 2023 |
| 9 | Untitled TV, 1998 | Ink, watercolor and root beer on paper, in 12 parts | $13,750 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 10 | Delila's Dance, 2009 | Ink and watercolour on paper, in two parts | $12,938 | Sotheby's | Jan 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $5,308 |
| Works on paper | 182 | $2,430 |
| Other | 59 | $2,367 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,338 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 44 | $4,995 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $2,219 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 362 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel Dzama is a Canadian artist with 432 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,219. 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 Dzama sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Dzama work worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Dzama work is $2,219.

The median Marcel Dzama work on paper sells for $2,159 across 249 lots.

The median Marcel Dzama painting sells for $3,402 across 43 lots.

The median Marcel Dzama print sells for $1,338 across 23 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dzama work on papers typically sell for $1,506–$3,566 (the middle half of 215 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dzama paintings typically sell for $1,750–$3,907 (the middle half of 33 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 | 26 | $1,338‡ | $3,500 | 88.5% | 2025-09-30 |
| Paintings | 46 | $3,402 | $16,034 | 93.5% | 2026-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 276 | $2,159†‡ | $68,750 | 90.2% | 2026-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $6,350 | $6,350 | 50% | 2025-05-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,071 | $1,071 | — | 2024-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $13,344 | $68,750 | — | 2026-02-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marcel Dzama's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $1,338 with 88.5% sell-through. Paintings (46 lots) median $3,402, record $16,034. A typical Marcel Dzama painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $13,344.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,075–$1,285 | $1,192 | $1,834 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,081–$2,237‡ | $1,853‡ | $3,500 |

‡ 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) | 33 | $1,750–$3,907 | $2,375 | $6,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,078–$9,619 | $7,825 | $16,034 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 215 | $1,506–$3,566†‡ | $2,032†‡ | $68,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $3,428–$7,431‡ | $4,995‡ | $37,919 |

† 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 | $68,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $37,919 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $16,034 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $12,345 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $6,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $3,024 |
| Photography | 2024 | $1,071 |

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 Dzama worth?

Across 361 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Dzama work is $2,219. The median Marcel Dzama work on paper sells for $2,159 across 249 lots. The median Marcel Dzama painting sells for $3,402 across 43 lots. The median Marcel Dzama print sells for $1,338 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dzama work on papers typically sell for $1,506–$3,566 (the middle half of 215 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Dzama paintings typically sell for $1,750–$3,907 (the middle half of 33 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 Dzama work on paper?

Based on 249 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Dzama work on paper is $2,159. 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 Dzama's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Dzama work on paper is $68,750.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Dzama painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Dzama painting is $3,402.

### What is Marcel Dzama's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Dzama painting is $16,034.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Dzama print?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Dzama print is $1,338. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marcel Dzama's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Dzama print is $3,500.

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

Based on 215 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Dzama work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,032, 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 Dzama painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Dzama painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marcel Dzama's auction record?

Marcel Dzama's auction record is $68,750, set in 2015.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel Dzama auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-dzama (updated 2026-11-02).

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.