Marcel Bouraine Auction Prices and Value Guide

Marcel Bouraine auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 550 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Marcel Bouraine auction prices: quick answer

Marcel Bouraine auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Marcel Bouraine
Source records
550
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Marcel Bouraine

Marcel Bouraine (1886–1948) was a French sculptor associated with the Art Deco movement. Born in Pontoise, he trained and worked primarily as a sculptor, with a career spanning roughly 1905 to 1935. Bouraine is best recognized for his small-scale statuettes, decorative lamps, bookends, and radiator mascots — objects that bridged fine art and the applied decorative arts during the interwar period. His figure sculptures, often depicting female dancers and classical subjects, were produced in bronze and other materials and were marketed through prominent Parisian foundries and editors such as Susse Frères and Etling. VIAF and the Getty Union List of Artist Names also classify him as a potter, reflecting his work in ceramics. Bouraine's output exemplifies the streamlined elegance and stylized naturalism that defined French Art Deco decorative sculpture.

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Common works and media

Bouraine's most commonly encountered works at auction include small bronze statuettes of female figures and dancers, decorative lamps with sculptural bases, bookend pairs, and radiator mascot figures (car mascots). Bronze is the dominant medium, though ceramic and terracotta pieces also appear. Many works were cast and distributed by Parisian foundries and editors, so foundry marks and edition stamps are typical authentication features. Figurative subjects — particularly stylized female nudes, dancers, and classical motifs — make up the bulk of his known output.

Market and appraisal context

Marcel Bouraine's work circulates widely in the decorative-arts auction market, with over 550 recorded lots in the Appraisily database. Bronze statuettes — especially female figure studies and dancer subjects — are the most commonly encountered category. Factors that can influence appraisal include the specific medium (bronze versus ceramic or terracotta), the presence of foundry marks from known editors such as Susse Frères or Etling, edition size, overall condition, and whether the work is signed with Bouraine's own name or the pseudonym Derenne. Collectors should consult recent comparable auction results for current market pricing, as values vary substantially by scale, material, and subject.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Market data specific to Marcel Bouraine auction results is not included in this source pack; collectors should consult major auction databases for realized prices and comparable lots.
  • Bouraine's work appears frequently at auction (550+ records in the Appraisily database), indicating an active secondary market, but price ranges should be verified against recent sale records.
  • Attribution can be complicated by pseudonymous works signed 'Derenne' — professional authentication may be warranted.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Marcel Bouraine worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

Can Appraisily value my Marcel Bouraine artwork?

Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.