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# Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN (1823–1902)

Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN is a French artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $861.

A work by Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN sold in 2023 for $1,214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN work is $861.

The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting sells for $762 across 10 lots.

The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN print sells for $996 across 5 lots.

The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN work on paper sells for $510 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $996 | $4,116 | — | 2023-03-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $762 | $1,726 | 90.9% | 2023-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $510 | $996 | — | 2023-03-18 |

Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $996. Paintings (11 lots) median $762, record $1,726.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $929–$1,328 | $996 | $4,116 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $548–$1,210 | $762 | $1,726 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $4,116 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,726 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,554 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $996 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $510 |

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 Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN work is $861. The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting sells for $762 across 10 lots. The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN print sells for $996 across 5 lots. The median Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN work on paper sells for $510 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting is $762.

### What is Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting is $1,726.

### What is the average price of a small Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN's auction record?

Marcellin-Gilbert DESBOUTIN's auction record is $4,116, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.