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# Conrad Marca-Relli (1913–2000)

## What is Conrad Marca-Relli’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 221 auction results for Conrad Marca-Relli at 35 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,840 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,290–$17,780, n=21). The auction record is $1,105,000 for St. Cyprian's Day (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Cyprian's Day, 1957-1958 | Oil paint | $1,105,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 2 | St. Cyprian's Day, 1957-1958 | Collage | $441,600 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | The Woman of Samura | Oil, chalk and canvas collage on canvas | $407,971 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 4 | The Woman of Samura, 1958 | Collage painting | $375,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 5 | Y-M-33-58, 1958 | Oil paint | $315,000 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 6 | The Expendible, 1957 | Oil paint | $277,200 | Phillips | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | The Intrigue | Oil on canvas collage on canvas | $271,596 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | L-1-58 (Summer Noon), 1958 | Oil paint | $216,000 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 9 | Figure, 1962 | Oil paint | $197,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | M-55-8 #1, 1955 | Oil paint | $187,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $26,054 |
| Other | 69 | $17,625 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $2,619 |
| Prints | 29 | $819 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $100,800 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 97 | $8,436 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $2,540 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 221 results from 35 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Conrad Marca-Relli is an American artist with 323 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $10,481. 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 Conrad Marca-Relli sold in 2026 for $17,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Conrad Marca-Relli work worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Conrad Marca-Relli work is $10,481.

The median Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper sells for $10,481 across 58 lots.

The median Conrad Marca-Relli print sells for $830 across 49 lots.

The median Conrad Marca-Relli painting sells for $31,048 across 30 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Conrad Marca-Relli work on papers typically sell for $3,161–$27,623 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Conrad Marca-Relli prints typically sell for $424–$1,338 (the middle half of 31 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 | 58 | $830†‡ | $3,900 | 84.5% | 2026-06-24 |
| Paintings | 37 | $31,048 | $271,596 | 81.1% | 2026-02-19 |
| Works on Paper | 74 | $10,481†‡ | $130,162 | 78.4% | 2026-06-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $8,750 | $56,250 | 88.9% | 2023-06-21 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $165,100‡ | $1.1M | — | 2025-02-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Conrad Marca-Relli's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (58 lots) median $830 with 84.5% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $31,048, record $271,596. A typical Conrad Marca-Relli painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $165,100.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $712–$1,595†‡ | $982†‡ | $2,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $424–$1,338†‡ | $819†‡ | $3,900 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $12,700–$27,720 | $24,965 | $45,758 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $44,789–$119,503 | $82,088 | $271,596 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $1,560–$16,250‡ | $6,875‡ | $20,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $3,161–$27,623†‡ | $10,386†‡ | $130,162 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $73,814–$82,620 | $75,000 | $108,100 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 | 2011 | $271,596 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $173,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $130,162 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $108,100 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $56,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $43,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $3,900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,794 |

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 Conrad Marca-Relli worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Conrad Marca-Relli work is $10,481. The median Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper sells for $10,481 across 58 lots. The median Conrad Marca-Relli print sells for $830 across 49 lots. The median Conrad Marca-Relli painting sells for $31,048 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Conrad Marca-Relli work on papers typically sell for $3,161–$27,623 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Conrad Marca-Relli prints typically sell for $424–$1,338 (the middle half of 31 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 Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper is $10,481. 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 Conrad Marca-Relli's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper is $130,162.

### What is the average price of a Conrad Marca-Relli print?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Conrad Marca-Relli print is $830. 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 Conrad Marca-Relli's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Conrad Marca-Relli print is $3,900.

### What is the average price of a Conrad Marca-Relli painting?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Conrad Marca-Relli painting is $31,048.

### What is Conrad Marca-Relli's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Conrad Marca-Relli painting is $271,596.

### What is the average price of a medium Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Conrad Marca-Relli work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,386, 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 medium Conrad Marca-Relli print?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Conrad Marca-Relli print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $819, 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 Conrad Marca-Relli's auction record?

Conrad Marca-Relli's auction record is $1,105,000, set in 2008.

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

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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.