Marcel Marien (1920–1993)
Marcel Marien is a Belgian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $917. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Marcel Marien sold in 2026 for $1,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marcel Marien on OpeningBid →What is a Marcel Marien work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Marien work is $917.
The median Marcel Marien photograph sells for $807 across 22 lots.
The median Marcel Marien print sells for $234 across 14 lots.
The median Marcel Marien work on paper sells for $1,338 across 13 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $234† | $1,939 | 87.5% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,338† | $26,175† | 92.9% | 2024-05-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,854† | $2,854† | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Photography | 34 | $807† | $3,345† | 64.7% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,993† | $26,175† | — | 2023-04-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $169–$336† | $187† | $1,839 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $874–$2,950† | $1,047† | $6,226† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $495–$1,750† | $919† | $3,345† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $26,175† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,612 |
| Photography | 2019 | $3,345† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,854† |
| Photography | 2019 | $2,042† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,939 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,839 |
† 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 Marien worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Marien work is $917. The median Marcel Marien photograph sells for $807 across 22 lots. The median Marcel Marien print sells for $234 across 14 lots. The median Marcel Marien work on paper sells for $1,338 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Marcel Marien photograph?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien photograph is $807. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marcel Marien's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien photograph is $3,345. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,345 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Marcel Marien print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien print is $234. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marcel Marien's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien print is $1,939.
What is the average price of a Marcel Marien work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien work on paper is $1,338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marcel Marien's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien work on paper is $26,175. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,175 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Marcel Marien photograph?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Marien photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Marcel Marien work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Marien work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marcel Marien's auction record?
Marcel Marien's auction record is $26,175, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,175 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Marcel Marien record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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