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# Marcel Proust (1871–1922)

Marcel Proust is a French artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,210. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel Proust sold in 2022 for $2,210, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Proust work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Proust work is $2,210.

The median Marcel Proust photograph sells for $14,871 across 2 lots.

The median Marcel Proust work on paper sells for $15,968 across 1 lots.

The median Marcel Proust print sells for $441 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $441‡ | $595‡ | — | 2026-06-03 |
| Paintings | 1 | $643 | $643 | — | 2009-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $15,968 | $15,968 | 50% | 2014-06-27 |
| Photography | 2 | $14,871 | $16,453 | — | 2021-06-24 |

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

Marcel Proust's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $441. Paintings (1 lots) median $643, record $643.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $16,453 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $15,968 |
| Photography | 2021 | $13,290 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $643 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $595‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $288 |

‡ 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 Proust worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Proust work is $2,210. The median Marcel Proust photograph sells for $14,871 across 2 lots. The median Marcel Proust work on paper sells for $15,968 across 1 lots. The median Marcel Proust print sells for $441 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marcel Proust's auction record?

Marcel Proust's auction record is $16,453, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.