> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-gotene · updated 2026-11-03

# Marcel GOTENE (1939–2013)

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

As of 3 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**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papillon, 1977 | Acrylique sur toile | $2,822 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Composition abstraite, 1995 | Huile sur toile | $2,044 | Giquello & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 3 | Deux compositions aux visages, 1985 | Acryliques sur toile | $1,817 | Giquello & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Poissons, 1976 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,693 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Homme et oiseau, 1974 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,622 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 6 | Composition abstraite, 2002 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,363 | Giquello & Associés | Jun 2026 |
| 7 | Danseur, 1976 | Acrylique sur toile | $1,129 | Ader | Apr 2024 |
| 8 | Composition, 1974 | Huile sur toile | $944 | Ader | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | Composition, 1939 | Gouache sur papier | $200 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Femme à la calbasse, 1939 | Gouache sur papier | $200 | Osenat | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $1,693 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $1,622 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $200 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,188‡ | $2,822 | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $200‡ | $234‡ | — | 2024-11-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,822 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,044 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $234‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $200 |

‡ 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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel GOTENE auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-gotene (updated 2026-11-03).

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.