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# Marcel-Louis Baugniet (1896–1995)

## What is Marcel-Louis Baugniet’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 72 auction results for Marcel-Louis Baugniet at 17 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,739–$3,897, n=7). The auction record is $6,875 for armchairs, pair (2016, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | armchairs, pair, 1929 | Armchairs | $6,875 | Wright | Mar 2016 |
| 2 | Lampe de table, 1896 | Brass | $5,511 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | mobile ceiling lamp, 1958 | Aluminum | $5,000 | Wright | Mar 2011 |
| 4 | Suite de six chaises, 1935 | Hêtre | $4,496 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Fauteuil de repos, vers 1936, 1936 | Sycamore structure forming base and armrests, with adjustable seat reupholstered in beige alcantara | $4,308 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 6 | Orgues bien tempérés, 1932 | Huile sur panneau | $4,211 | Ader | Jun 2016 |
| 7 | Portrait de Madame Hoeben, 1923 | Oil paint | $4,053 | PIASA | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Chariot-bar, 1896 | Lacquered plywood, varnished oak, chrome plated steel and brass ; one key ; on casters | $3,771 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Marcel-Louis Baugniet (1896-1995), 1930 | Patinated brass and white lacquered brass | $3,740 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Chairs, pair, 1935 | Chairs | $2,772 | Wright | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 16 | $2,763 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,135 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,211 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,202 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 72 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcel-Louis Baugniet is a Belgian artist with 106 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,645. 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-Louis Baugniet sold in 2026 for $2,140, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel-Louis Baugniet work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet work is $1,645.

The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper sells for $1,135 across 17 lots.

The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet print sells for $309 across 16 lots.

The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting sells for $3,459 across 9 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 | 25 | $309† | $5,171† | 64% | 2023-12-18 |
| Paintings | 13 | $3,459†‡ | $4,211 | 69.2% | 2025-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $1,135†‡ | $4,183† | 65.4% | 2025-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 50% | 2011-03-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $15,900† | $28,578† | — | 2016-12-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marcel-Louis Baugniet's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $309 with 64% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $3,459, record $4,211. A typical Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $15,900.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $559–$2,463† | $993† | $5,171† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $193–$390† | $303† | $625† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,689–$4,053† | $3,874† | $4,211 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $684–$1,645†‡ | $1,118†‡ | $2,754 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,171† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $4,211 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $4,183† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $4,053 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,754 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,463 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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-Louis Baugniet worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet work is $1,645. The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper sells for $1,135 across 17 lots. The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet print sells for $309 across 16 lots. The median Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting sells for $3,459 across 9 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-Louis Baugniet work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper is $1,135. 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-Louis Baugniet's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper is $4,183. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,183 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet print?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet print is $309. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel-Louis Baugniet's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel-Louis Baugniet print is $5,171. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,171 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting is $3,459. 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-Louis Baugniet's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel-Louis Baugniet painting is $4,211.

### What is the average price of a small Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel-Louis Baugniet work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,118, 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 medium Marcel-Louis Baugniet print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel-Louis Baugniet print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel-Louis Baugniet's auction record?

Marcel-Louis Baugniet's auction record is $28,578, set in 2015. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $28,578 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.