Boris Margo (1902–1995)
Boris Margo is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $606. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Boris Margo is recorded as sold in 2026 for $850; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Boris Margo on OpeningBid →What is a Boris Margo work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Margo work is $606.
The median Boris Margo painting sells for $474 across 11 lots.
The median Boris Margo print sells for $690 across 11 lots.
The median Boris Margo sculpture sells for $119 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $690 | $3,400 | 91.7% | 2022-02-23 |
| Paintings | 13 | $474† | $1,900† | 84.6% | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $770 | $1,896 | — | 2016-11-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $119 | $119 | 28.6% | 2012-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Boris Margo's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $690 with 91.7% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $474, record $1,900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $381–$810 | $545 | $1,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $119–$1,080 | $960 | $3,400 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $426–$1,126† | $838† | $1,900† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $3,400 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $1,900† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,896 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,300 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,126 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $770 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $119 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $119 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Boris Margo worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Boris Margo work is $606. The median Boris Margo painting sells for $474 across 11 lots. The median Boris Margo print sells for $690 across 11 lots. The median Boris Margo sculpture sells for $119 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Boris Margo painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Margo painting is $474. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Boris Margo's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Margo painting is $1,900. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Boris Margo print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Boris Margo print is $690.
What is Boris Margo's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Boris Margo print is $3,400.
What is Boris Margo's auction record?
Boris Margo's auction record is $5,313, set in 2020.
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