> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-maly · updated 2026-11-03

# MALY, MICHEL (1936–2018)

## What is MALY, MICHEL’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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 $2,778 for Michel MALY (né en 1936) (2018, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michel MALY (né en 1936) | Huile sur toile | $2,778 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Les toits de Paris | Huile sur caton, signée n bas à droite | $1,253 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Michel MALY (1936-2018) | Huile sur toile, signée en bas au centre et titrée au dos | $1,251 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2023 |
| 5 | Venise, le gondolier | Huile sur toile | $1,245 | Ader | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | Deux remorqueurs, 1973 | Huile sur toile, signée et datée en bas à droite | $604 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2026 |
| 8 | La Place de la Concorde | Huile sur toile | $592 | Ader | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | Le remorqueur, 1972 | Huile sur carton, signée et datée en bas à droite | $588 | De Baecque et Associés | May 2025 |
| 10 | La plage, 1974 | Huile sur papier, signée et datée en bas à droite | $569 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $588 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $604 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $569 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**2 MALY, MICHEL works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a MALY, MICHEL work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MALY, MICHEL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michel-maly (updated 2026-11-03).

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.