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# RENE MARCIL (1917–1993)

RENE MARCIL is a Canadian artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $619.

A work by RENE MARCIL sold in 2019 for $1,436, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a RENE MARCIL work worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RENE MARCIL work is $619.

The median RENE MARCIL work on paper sells for $194 across 38 lots.

The median RENE MARCIL painting sells for $1,382 across 23 lots.

The median RENE MARCIL print sells for $90 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $90 | $90 | — | 2017-03-02 |
| Paintings | 23 | $1,382 | $3,189 | — | 2018-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 38 | $194 | $1,436 | — | 2019-12-12 |

RENE MARCIL's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $90. Paintings (23 lots) median $1,382, record $3,189. A typical RENE MARCIL painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $697–$1,831 | $1,382 | $3,189 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $85–$133 | $123 | $619 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $3,189 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,831 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,436 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $813 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $90 |

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 RENE MARCIL worth?

Across 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a RENE MARCIL work is $619. The median RENE MARCIL work on paper sells for $194 across 38 lots. The median RENE MARCIL painting sells for $1,382 across 23 lots. The median RENE MARCIL print sells for $90 across 2 lots.

### What is the average price of a RENE MARCIL work on paper?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a RENE MARCIL work on paper is $194.

### What is RENE MARCIL's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a RENE MARCIL work on paper is $1,436.

### What is the average price of a RENE MARCIL painting?

Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a RENE MARCIL painting is $1,382.

### What is RENE MARCIL's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a RENE MARCIL painting is $3,189.

### What is RENE MARCIL's auction record?

RENE MARCIL's auction record is $3,189, set in 2007.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “RENE MARCIL auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rene-marcil-3 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.