Marcel (1895–1961)
What is Marcel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 57 auction results for Marcel at 30 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $289 including buyer’s premium (middle half $207–$1,695, n=7). The auction record is $4,754 for ACROBATE ET ARLEQUIN (2018, Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACROBATE ET ARLEQUIN | Oil on canvas | $4,754 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2018 |
| 2 | Casino Monte Carlo, 1920 | — | $4,318 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2026 |
| 3 | Circus Performer and Horse | Oil on board | $1,500 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Et les dancings, 1925 | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 | |
| 5 | U.J. HIREK, 1915 | Ink | $1,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 6 | Le Baiser | Gouache on paper | $1,158 | Tajan | Apr 2020 |
| 7 | L'épicier et son âne / La mère Michel / La cuisinière | Gouache and pencil on paper | $1,146 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 8 | JEUNE FILLE ASSISE | Oil on canvas | $1,075 | Tajan | Jan 2020 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPORT FUR ALLE / TAGLICH IN MORGEN, 1910 | Poster on paper | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2013 |
| 2 | Deux sous de fleurs, 1933 | Gouache sur papier bistre collé sur isorel | $2,432 | Tessier & Sarrou | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,017 |
| Other | 6 | $513 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $448 |
| Prints | 10 | $189 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $958 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $191 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 57 results from 30 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcel is a French artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $339. 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 sold in 2026 for $2,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Marcel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Marcel on OpeningBid →What is a Marcel work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel work is $339.
The median Marcel print sells for $200 across 23 lots.
The median Marcel work on paper sells for $306 across 15 lots.
The median Marcel painting sells for $958 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 | 42 | $200†‡ | $4,318 | 54.8% | 2026-06-28 |
| Paintings | 13 | $958†‡ | $4,754 | 69.2% | 2026-03-22 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $306†‡ | $1,250 | 78.9% | 2026-02-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $4,318 | $4,754 | — | 2026-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marcel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $200 with 54.8% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $958, record $4,754. A typical Marcel painting sells for around 4.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $4,318.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $125–$425†‡ | $200†‡ | $1,250 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $843–$1,288† | $958† | $4,754 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $191–$361† | $302† | $1,146 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $390–$997†‡ | $593†‡ | $1,158 |
† 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 | 2018 | $4,754 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $4,318 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $2,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,158 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcel worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel work is $339. The median Marcel print sells for $200 across 23 lots. The median Marcel work on paper sells for $306 across 15 lots. The median Marcel painting sells for $958 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 print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel print is $200. 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's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel print is $4,318.
What is the average price of a Marcel work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel work on paper is $306. 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's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel work on paper is $1,250.
What is the average price of a Marcel painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel painting is $958. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel painting is $4,754.
What is the average price of a medium Marcel print?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcel print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $200, 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's auction record?
Marcel's auction record is $4,754, set in 2018.
See the full Marcel record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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