Marcel Mouly Auction Prices and Value Guide

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

Artist
Marcel Mouly
Source records
3,629
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Marcel Mouly

Marcel Mouly (1918–2008) was a French painter, graphic artist, ceramicist, and draftsman who worked in an abstract style rooted in the postwar School of Paris. Born on February 6, 1918, he pursued evening art courses from 1935 and later received instruction from Fernand Léger and Pierre-Paul Bertin. In 1944 he shared the Boulogne studio of sculptor Jacques Lipchitz with painter Édouard Pignon, and in 1945 he moved to La Ruche, the storied artists' complex in Montparnasse, where he moved among Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Yves Klein. Mouly developed a recognizable visual language defined by bold color, expressive form, and semi-abstract composition. His son Pierre Marcel became a sculptor. Mouly remained active in Paris until his death on January 7, 2008.

Abstract paintingSchool of Paris (postwar circle at La Ruche)oil paintingprintmaking (lithography, serigraphy)ceramicsworks on paper (gouache, drawing)harbor and marine scenesfigurative compositionslandscapesstill life

Common works and media

Mouly is known for abstract oil paintings on canvas and panel, color lithographs and serigraphs (often produced in signed and numbered editions), ceramic plates and vessels, and works on paper including gouaches and drawings. Recurrent subjects include harbor and marine scenes, Mediterranean landscapes, still lifes, and figurative compositions rendered in bold, expressive color.

Market and appraisal context

Marcel Mouly's work appears regularly at auction, with over 3,600 recorded lots indicating a substantial and active secondary market. His output spans oil paintings, lithographs, serigraphs, ceramics, and works on paper. Original paintings and unique ceramic pieces typically command higher prices than editioned prints. Key valuation factors include medium, dimensions, subject matter, date of execution, condition, provenance, and whether prints are signed and numbered with documented edition size. Collectors encountering Mouly works should verify attribution and authenticity through documented provenance or catalogue references, especially for unsigned prints.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium: original oil paintings and unique ceramics generally command higher prices than editioned lithographs and serigraphs
  2. Edition size and impression number are relevant for prints and multiples
  3. Condition, provenance, signature, and numbering affect value
  4. Subject matter, dimensions, and date of execution are standard appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • Mouly produced a large volume of editioned prints; collectors should confirm edition details and authenticity before purchase.
  • Unsigned or unverified prints should be evaluated with caution; documented provenance or catalogue references are recommended.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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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 Mouly 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.

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