> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-saint-jean · updated 2026-11-03

# Marcel Saint-Jean (1914–1994)

Marcel Saint-Jean is an artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $367. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel Saint-Jean sold in 2024 for $498, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Saint-Jean work worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Saint-Jean work is $367.

The median Marcel Saint-Jean painting sells for $406 across 142 lots.

The median Marcel Saint-Jean work on paper sells for $153 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Saint-Jean paintings typically sell for $291–$555 (the middle half of 128 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 143 | $406 | $2,384 | — | 2024-10-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $153 | $383 | — | 2022-10-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $1,324† | $2,384 | — | 2020-09-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $161–$230 | $191 | $573 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 128 | $291–$555 | $452 | $2,384 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $138–$218 | $161 | $383 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,384 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,486 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $383 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $291 |

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 Saint-Jean worth?

Across 161 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Saint-Jean work is $367. The median Marcel Saint-Jean painting sells for $406 across 142 lots. The median Marcel Saint-Jean work on paper sells for $153 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcel Saint-Jean paintings typically sell for $291–$555 (the middle half of 128 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Saint-Jean painting?

Based on 142 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Saint-Jean painting is $406.

### What is Marcel Saint-Jean's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Saint-Jean painting is $2,384.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Saint-Jean work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Saint-Jean work on paper is $153.

### What is Marcel Saint-Jean's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Saint-Jean work on paper is $383.

### What is the average price of a medium Marcel Saint-Jean painting?

Based on 128 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel Saint-Jean painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Marcel Saint-Jean painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Saint-Jean painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $191, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marcel Saint-Jean's auction record?

Marcel Saint-Jean's auction record is $2,384, set in 2020.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel Saint-Jean auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-saint-jean (updated 2026-11-03).

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.