Marcel Janco (1895–1984)
What is Marcel Janco’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 488 auction results for Marcel Janco at 25 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,534 including buyer’s premium (middle half $738–$2,714, n=39). The auction record is $106,522 for Inferno (2017, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inferno, 1940 | Oil on board | $106,522 | Sotheby's | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Grand Collage Dada | Oil, tempera and collage on canvas | $74,500 | Sotheby's | Oct 2008 |
| 3 | Composition, 1919 | Oil on cardboard | $70,800 | Tiroche | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | A Visit to Victor Brauner's house, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $59,000 | Tiroche | Jan 2023 |
| 5 | JEU DE DÉS, 1920 | Peinture sur plâtre sur toile contrecollée sur panneau; Painting on plaster on canvas laid on panel | $46,192 | Tajan | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | Three Women in Malta | Oil on cardboard | $42,480 | Tiroche | Apr 2024 |
| 7 | Refugees, 1939 | Oil on cardboard laid down on canvas | $36,800 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 8 | Marcel JANCO (1895-1984), 1916 | Linogravure à l’encre noire | $36,011 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Grand Collage Dada, 2009 | Oil, tempera and collage on canvas | $33,040 | Tiroche | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | The Tractor, 1895 | Oil paint | $30,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 133 | $3,680 |
| Other | 44 | $1,298 |
| Works on paper | 135 | $483 |
| Prints | 13 | $425 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 160 | $2,678 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 155 | $506 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 488 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcel Janco is a Romanian artist with 536 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,400. 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 Janco sold in 2026 for $2,596, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marcel Janco on OpeningBid →What is a Marcel Janco work worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Janco work is $1,400.
The median Marcel Janco work on paper sells for $529 across 207 lots.
The median Marcel Janco painting sells for $3,570 across 188 lots.
The median Marcel Janco print sells for $299 across 32 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Janco paintings typically sell for $2,139–$10,000 (the middle half of 174 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Janco work on papers typically sell for $334–$749 (the middle half of 174 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 | 34 | $299†‡ | $36,011 | 94.1% | 2025-10-19 |
| Paintings | 214 | $3,570‡ | $106,522 | 87.9% | 2026-07-05 |
| Works on Paper | 216 | $529†‡ | $33,040 | 95.8% | 2026-07-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $1,081†‡ | $4,045‡ | 93.3% | 2026-02-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $33,040†‡ | $106,522 | — | 2025-12-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marcel Janco's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (34 lots) median $299 with 94.1% sell-through. Paintings (214 lots) median $3,570, record $106,522. A typical Marcel Janco painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $33,040.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $376–$9,924†‡ | $5,690†‡ | $36,011 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $172–$425†‡ | $230†‡ | $1,610 |
† 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) | 13 | $1,800–$4,400‡ | $3,000‡ | $10,634 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 174 | $2,139–$10,000‡ | $3,600‡ | $106,522 |
‡ 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) | 174 | $334–$749†‡ | $483†‡ | $10,256 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $731–$2,004‡ | $1,299‡ | $33,040 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $862–$1,356†‡ | $974†‡ | $4,045‡ |
† 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 | 2017 | $106,522 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $70,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $36,011 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $33,040 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $28,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $11,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $4,045‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $3,220 |
‡ 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 Janco worth?
Across 470 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Janco work is $1,400. The median Marcel Janco work on paper sells for $529 across 207 lots. The median Marcel Janco painting sells for $3,570 across 188 lots. The median Marcel Janco print sells for $299 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Janco paintings typically sell for $2,139–$10,000 (the middle half of 174 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marcel Janco work on papers typically sell for $334–$749 (the middle half of 174 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 Janco work on paper?
Based on 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Janco work on paper is $529. 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 Janco's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Janco work on paper is $33,040.
What is the average price of a Marcel Janco painting?
Based on 188 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Janco painting is $3,570. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marcel Janco's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Janco painting is $106,522.
What is the average price of a Marcel Janco print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Janco print is $299. 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 Janco's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Janco print is $36,011.
What is the average price of a medium Marcel Janco painting?
Based on 174 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Janco painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Marcel Janco work on paper?
Based on 174 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Janco work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $483, 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 Janco's auction record?
Marcel Janco's auction record is $106,522, set in 2017.
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