MALY, MICHEL (1936–2018)
What is MALY, MICHEL’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for MALY, MICHEL at 9 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $588 including buyer’s premium (middle half $417–$648, n=7). The auction record is $1,504 for Venise sous la pluie (2017, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Venise sous la pluie | Huile sur toile, signée en bas à droite, contresignée et titrée au dos | $1,504 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 2 | Les toits de Paris | Huile sur caton, signée n bas à droite | $1,253 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Michel MALY (1936-2018) | Huile sur toile, signée en bas au centre et titrée au dos | $1,251 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2023 |
| 4 | Venise, le gondolier | Huile sur toile | $1,245 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 5 | Gros temps sur la côte Normande | Huile et mine de plomb sur carton, signée en bas à droite | $691 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2025 |
| 6 | Deux remorqueurs, 1973 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite | $604 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2026 |
| 7 | La Place de la Concorde | Huile sur toile | $592 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Le remorqueur, 1972 | Huile sur carton, signée et datée en bas à droite | $588 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2025 |
| 9 | La plage, 1974 | Huile sur papier, signée et datée en bas à droite | $569 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Bouquet de fleurs, 1976 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite, contresignée et datée au revers | $541 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $588 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $569 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
MALY, MICHEL is a French artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $598. 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 MALY, MICHEL sold in 2026 for $604, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MALY, MICHEL work is $598.
The median MALY, MICHEL painting sells for $570 across 24 lots.
The median MALY, MICHEL work on paper sells for $452 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $570†‡ | $2,322‡ | 88.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $452† | $452† | — | 2021-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $341–$1,245†‡ | $536†‡ | $2,322‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $547–$757†‡ | $592†‡ | $1,504 |
† 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 | 2019 | $2,322‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,975‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $452† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 MALY, MICHEL worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MALY, MICHEL work is $598. The median MALY, MICHEL painting sells for $570 across 24 lots. The median MALY, MICHEL work on paper sells for $452 across 1 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 MALY, MICHEL painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MALY, MICHEL painting is $570. 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 MALY, MICHEL's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a MALY, MICHEL painting is $2,322. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small MALY, MICHEL painting?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small MALY, MICHEL painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $536, 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 MALY, MICHEL's auction record?
MALY, MICHEL's auction record is $2,989, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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