Marcelle Ferron (1924–2001)
What is Marcelle Ferron’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Marcelle Ferron at 7 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,018 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,990–$50,559, n=6). The auction record is $699,885 for Arbre du Ténéré, 1962 (2024, Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbre du Ténéré, 1962, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $699,885 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 2 | Untitled, 1964 | Oil on canvas | $503,419 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 3 | Sans titre (oil on canvas), 1961 | Oil on canvas | $87,486 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled, c. 1962 | Oil on canvas on board | $56,418 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 5 | Sans titre (huile sur toile), 1924 | Huile sur toile | $33,611 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 6 | Sans titre (two oils on canvas) | Two oils on canvas | $32,983 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | May 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled | Oil on canvas, mounted to board with the stamped sign | $32,108 | Waddingtons | May 2017 |
| 8 | Composition, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $29,052 | Ader | May 2026 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1959 | Oil on canvas | $28,970 | Cowley Abbott Fine Art Auction House | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Composition abstraite, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $19,848 | Ader | Nov 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $32,545 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $32,859 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $18,672 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcelle Ferron is a Canadian artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $18,351. 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 Marcelle Ferron sold in 2026 for $29,052, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcelle Ferron work is $18,351.
The median Marcelle Ferron painting sells for $29,052 across 28 lots.
The median Marcelle Ferron work on paper sells for $2,416 across 7 lots.
The median Marcelle Ferron print sells for $1,185 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,185‡ | $1,743 | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Paintings | 31 | $29,052‡ | $775,577‡ | 90.3% | 2026-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,416†‡ | $5,164‡ | 87.5% | 2023-01-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $699,885‡ | $775,577‡ | — | 2025-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marcelle Ferron's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,185. Paintings (31 lots) median $29,052, record $775,577. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Marcelle Ferron painting sells for around 25× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $699,885.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $4,666–$28,990‡ | $18,351‡ | $32,983 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $11,499–$50,716‡ | $32,859‡ | $87,486 |
‡ 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 | 2022 | $775,577‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $503,419 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,164‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,878 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,743 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $628‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcelle Ferron worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcelle Ferron work is $18,351. The median Marcelle Ferron painting sells for $29,052 across 28 lots. The median Marcelle Ferron work on paper sells for $2,416 across 7 lots. The median Marcelle Ferron print sells for $1,185 across 2 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 Marcelle Ferron painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcelle Ferron painting is $29,052. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marcelle Ferron's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcelle Ferron painting is $775,577. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Marcelle Ferron's auction record?
Marcelle Ferron's auction record is $775,577, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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