Marcel Mariën Market Data: Auction Results & Gallery Prices

About the Artist

Marcel Mariën, a self-taught Belgian surrealist, employed photography, collages, assemblages, and publishing to defamiliarize everyday objects through erotic and absurd juxtapositions.

RECORD AUCTION PRICE

$26,290

12-MONTH AVERAGE PRICE

$1,505

MAJOR INSTITUTIONS

Castillo / Corrales, Station Independent Projects, Sofie Van de Velde

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A vintage-style key etched in light wood grain against a rich, dark wooden background.

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La clairière
, 1969

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A minimalist book cover featuring a black-and-white photograph of legs and feet against a stark background.

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LES LÈVRES NUES. PUBLICATIONS, BROCHURES, AND OFFPRINTS, 1955–1993

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A vintage-style pink invitation card featuring two black-bordered text blocks with French and Dutch language phrases.

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GOOD FOR SKIPPING A POETESS
, 1970

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A colorful array of six book covers arranged in a row, each featuring a different image and title.

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LES LÈVRES NUES. PUBLICATIONS WITH ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COVERS, 1988–1992
, 1988–92

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An open book with a dark textured seal on the left page.

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LE FAIT ACCOMPLI
, 1975

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A precarious stack of hardcover books with visible spines, leaning against a plain background.

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SURREALIST DOCUMENTATION

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A minimalist graphic print featuring a blue vase with a red cloud of handwritten text floating above it.

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The Alphabet of Flowers
, 1974

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A framed artwork featuring a split-image of a house reflected in water, with a bright green mat.

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THE REAL WORLD DOESN’T LAST
, 1987

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FAQ

Marcel Mariën was a Belgian artist who was born in 1920.

How much does a Marcel Mariën cost?

Marcel Mariën's work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices of up to 26,290 USD for paintings, and 21,320 USD for works on papers. In the past 12 months, their paintings have averaged 5,346 USD, while their sculptures have sold for an average of 3,545 USD.

What is Marcel Mariën's most expensive painting?

Since 2005 the record price for this artist at auction is 26,290 USD for The ghost ship, sold at Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris in 2022.

Where can I see Marcel Mariën's works?

Numerous key galleries and museums such as Galerie Michel Rein, Brussels have featured Marcel Mariën's work in the past.

Marcel Mariën in the news

Marcel Mariën has been featured in articles for THE Stylemate, The Paris Review and ARTINFO. The most recent article is PILAR at the VUB Presents 'Nom de Dieu: Criticism, Blasphemy, Satire...?' written for ArtDaily in December 2024.

The artist died in 1993.

Michel Rein invites Mercatorfonds

In Between Spaces

Full House Collection

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How much does a Marcel Mariën cost?

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Marcel Mariën in the news

PILAR at the VUB Presents 'Nom de Dieu: Criticism, Blasphemy, Satire...

ART PARIS : 25 Years – a Powerful Anniversary Edition Under the Sign...