Marcel Gromaire (1892–1971)
What is Marcel Gromaire’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 471 auction results for Marcel Gromaire at 50 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $541–$2,801, n=50). The auction record is $295,004 for L'APRÈS-MIDI D'ÉTÉ (2011, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'APRÈS-MIDI D'ÉTÉ | Huile sur toile | $295,004 | Sotheby's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Nu couché au chevalet, 1928 | Huile sur toile | $155,981 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 3 | Le passeur, 1928 | Oil paint | $153,928 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Trois baigneuses, 1932 | Oil paint | $150,000 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 5 | Le modèle blond, 1892 | Oil paint | $147,229 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Les contrebandiers, 1930 | Oil paint | $138,726 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Fenêtre sur la mer, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $105,723 | Sotheby's | Mar 2025 |
| 8 | Portrait of Mrs. Dunbar | Oil on canvas | $98,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | Baigneuses en septembre | Huile sur toile | $97,872 | Sotheby's | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Paris- la cité, 1892 | Oil paint | $95,495 | PIASA | Jul 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $31,652 |
| Works on paper | 46 | $2,178 |
| Other | 167 | $2,145 |
| Prints | 96 | $454 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 49 | $25,902 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $7,148 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $949 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 471 results from 50 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcel Gromaire is a French artist with 664 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,454. 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 Gromaire sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $6,145 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Gromaire work is $1,454.
The median Marcel Gromaire work on paper sells for $1,868 across 189 lots.
The median Marcel Gromaire print sells for $399 across 144 lots.
The median Marcel Gromaire painting sells for $30,240 across 74 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Gromaire prints typically sell for $201–$646 (the middle half of 135 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Gromaire work on papers typically sell for $890–$2,731 (the middle half of 124 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 | 178 | $399†‡ | $3,604† | 80.9% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 93 | $30,240†‡ | $295,004 | 79.6% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 229 | $1,868†‡ | $16,250 | 82.5% | 2026-10-06 |
| Photography | 1 | $322 | $322 | — | 2009-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 24 | $85,061 | $295,004 | — | 2025-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marcel Gromaire's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (178 lots) median $399 with 80.9% sell-through. Paintings (93 lots) median $30,240, record $295,004. A typical Marcel Gromaire painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 24 lots) the median is $85,061.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $201–$646†‡ | $399†‡ | $3,604† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $190–$528 | $335 | $840 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 15 | $3,273–$13,062†‡ | $8,110†‡ | $25,813 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $23,063–$85,335 | $41,763 | $295,004 |
† 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) | 124 | $890–$2,731†‡ | $1,460†‡ | $16,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,023–$4,078‡ | $2,625‡ | $5,706 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $295,004 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $155,981 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $16,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $13,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $3,604† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $3,603† |
| Photography | 2009 | $322 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcel Gromaire worth?
Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Gromaire work is $1,454. The median Marcel Gromaire work on paper sells for $1,868 across 189 lots. The median Marcel Gromaire print sells for $399 across 144 lots. The median Marcel Gromaire painting sells for $30,240 across 74 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Gromaire prints typically sell for $201–$646 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Gromaire work on papers typically sell for $890–$2,731 (the middle half of 124 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 Gromaire work on paper?
Based on 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Gromaire work on paper is $1,868. 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 Gromaire's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Gromaire work on paper is $16,250.
What is the average price of a Marcel Gromaire print?
Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Gromaire print is $399. 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 Gromaire's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Gromaire print is $3,604. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,604 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Marcel Gromaire painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Gromaire painting is $30,240. 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 Gromaire's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Gromaire painting is $295,004.
What is the average price of a small Marcel Gromaire print?
Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Gromaire print (small (under 50 cm)) is $399, 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 Gromaire work on paper?
Based on 124 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Gromaire work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,460, 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 Gromaire's auction record?
Marcel Gromaire's auction record is $295,004, set in 2011.
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