Marcel Proust ( 1871 - 1922 ) was a French painter. Marcel Proust s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8877.81 USD for Les Plaisirs et les jours in 2006 to 28638.47 USD for Avec les pneus Michelin.. in 2012 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.