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Marcel GOTENE (1939–2013)

What is Marcel GOTENE’s work worth?

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Marcel GOTENE at 4 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $200–$1,590, n=7). The auction record is $2,822 for Papillon (2024, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture
#WorkMediumPriceHouseSold
1Papillon, 1977Acrylique sur toile$2,822AderApr 2024
2Composition abstraite, 1995Huile sur toile$2,044Giquello & AssociésJun 2026
3Deux compositions aux visages, 1985Acryliques sur toile$1,817Giquello & AssociésJun 2026
4Poissons, 1976Acrylique sur toile$1,693AderApr 2024
5Homme et oiseau, 1974Acrylique sur toile$1,622AderApr 2024
6Composition abstraite, 2002Acrylique sur toile$1,363Giquello & AssociésJun 2026
7Danseur, 1976Acrylique sur toile$1,129AderApr 2024
8Composition, 1974Huile sur toile$944AderFeb 2019
9Composition, 1939Gouache sur papier$200OsenatNov 2024
10Femme à la calbasse, 1939Gouache sur papier$200OsenatNov 2024
Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
MediumSalesMedian
Paintings7$1,693
Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)
SizeSalesMedian
Medium (50-120 cm)7$1,622
Small (under 50 cm)5$200

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures

Marcel GOTENE is a Congolese artist with 33 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $984. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel GOTENE sold in 2026 for $2,044, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Marcel GOTENE work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel GOTENE work is $984.

The median Marcel GOTENE painting sells for $1,188 across 18 lots.

The median Marcel GOTENE work on paper sells for $200 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings18$1,188‡$2,822—2026-06-02
Works on Paper5$200‡$234‡—2024-11-20

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

Price by size

Paintings

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
medium (50–120 cm)17$929–$1,426‡$1,188‡$2,822

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

Works on Paper

SizeSold lotsTypical range (p25–p75)MedianRecord
small (under 50 cm)5$200–$200‡$200‡$234‡

‡ 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

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2024$2,822
Paintings2026$2,044
Works on Paper2020$234‡
Works on Paper2024$200

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

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Marcel GOTENE worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel GOTENE work is $984. The median Marcel GOTENE painting sells for $1,188 across 18 lots. The median Marcel GOTENE work on paper sells for $200 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is the average price of a Marcel GOTENE painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel GOTENE painting is $1,188. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Marcel GOTENE's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel GOTENE painting is $2,822.

What is the average price of a medium Marcel GOTENE painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel GOTENE painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

What is Marcel GOTENE's auction record?

Marcel GOTENE's auction record is $2,822, set in 2024.

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