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# Carl von Marr (1858–1936)

Carl von Marr is a German artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $3,491. 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 Carl von Marr sold in 2025 for $38,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl von Marr work worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl von Marr work is $3,491.

The median Carl von Marr painting sells for $4,020 across 53 lots.

The median Carl von Marr work on paper sells for $548 across 14 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl von Marr paintings typically sell for $2,436–$7,405 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 72 | $4,020†‡ | $42,316‡ | 73.6% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $548‡ | $5,290‡ | 73.7% | 2025-01-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $34,030‡ | $42,316‡ | — | 2025-11-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,274–$3,824‡ | $2,010‡ | $7,257 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,436–$7,405†‡ | $4,020†‡ | $27,645 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,443–$31,826‡ | $18,791‡ | $42,316‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $206–$512‡ | $307‡ | $635‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,134–$3,855‡ | $2,298‡ | $5,290‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $42,316‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $38,438 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $5,290‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,232‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Carl von Marr worth?

Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl von Marr work is $3,491. The median Carl von Marr painting sells for $4,020 across 53 lots. The median Carl von Marr work on paper sells for $548 across 14 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl von Marr paintings typically sell for $2,436–$7,405 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Carl von Marr painting?

Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl von Marr painting is $4,020. 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 Carl von Marr's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl von Marr painting is $42,316. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Carl von Marr work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl von Marr work on paper is $548. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl von Marr's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl von Marr work on paper is $5,290. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Carl von Marr painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl von Marr painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Carl von Marr painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl von Marr painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl von Marr's auction record?

Carl von Marr's auction record is $42,316, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl von Marr auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-von-marr (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.