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# Marcel (1895–1961)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 | Print | $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 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | 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 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,017 |
| Other | 6 | $513 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $448 |
| Prints | 10 | $189 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-vertes-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.