Franz Marc (1880–1916)
What is Franz Marc’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 183 auction results for Franz Marc at 32 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,382 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,734–$56,902, n=18). The auction record is $24,295,575 for WEIDENDE PFERDE III (GRAZING HORSES III) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WEIDENDE PFERDE III (GRAZING HORSES III) | Oil on canvas | $24,295,575 | Sotheby's | Feb 2008 |
| 2 | Drei Pferde, 1912 | Gouache | $20,317,639 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Der Wasserfall (Frauen unter einem Wasserfall) The Waterfall (Women under a Waterfall) | — | $20,201,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Kinderbild (Katze hinter einem Baum), 1910-1911 | Oil paint | $10,606,414 | Christie's | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Katzen, Rot und Weiß, 1880 | Painting | $6,249,904 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Springende Pferde, 1880 | Oil paint | $6,093,107 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Das Lange Gelbe Pferd (The Long Yellow Horse), 1913 | Oil and tempera on paper mounted on board | $4,320,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Springendes Pferd, 1913 | Gouache | $3,878,023 | Christie's | Feb 2015 |
| 9 | Fabeltiere I (Tierkomposition I), 1913 | Tempera | $3,487,270 | Christie's | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Gemsen, 1911 | Tempera | $3,311,023 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $2,079,827 |
| Works on paper | 29 | $58,710 |
| Other | 25 | $27,992 |
| Prints | 81 | $3,528 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $129,418 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 123 | $6,930 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 183 results from 32 houses · How we compute these figures
Franz Marc is a German artist with 229 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,430. 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 Franz Marc sold in 2026 for $66,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Franz Marc on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Marc work worth?
Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Marc work is $6,430.
The median Franz Marc print sells for $3,437 across 103 lots.
The median Franz Marc work on paper sells for $40,102 across 40 lots.
The median Franz Marc painting sells for $1,131,760 across 23 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Franz Marc prints typically sell for $2,095–$6,289 (the middle half of 91 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Franz Marc work on papers typically sell for $26,428–$90,838 (the middle half of 36 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 | 127 | $3,437†‡ | $73,476 | 81.1% | 2026-06-06 |
| Paintings | 30 | $1.1M† | $42.7M | 76.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $40,102‡ | $20.3M | 88.9% | 2026-10-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $10,595 | $10,595 | 50% | 2020-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $1.2M | $42.7M | — | 2025-12-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Franz Marc's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (127 lots) median $3,437 with 81.1% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $1,131,760, record $42,654,500. A typical Franz Marc painting sells for around 329× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $1,184,465.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 91 | $2,095–$6,289†‡ | $3,452†‡ | $73,476 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $339–$14,382† | $5,179† | $23,654 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $35,318–$1.8M† | $792,376† | $3.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $396,733–$5.8M | $2.1M | $42.7M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $26,428–$90,838 | $40,102 | $20.3M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $42.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $20.3M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $10.6M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3.9M |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $73,476 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $44,635 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $10,595 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Marc worth?
Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Marc work is $6,430. The median Franz Marc print sells for $3,437 across 103 lots. The median Franz Marc work on paper sells for $40,102 across 40 lots. The median Franz Marc painting sells for $1,131,760 across 23 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Franz Marc prints typically sell for $2,095–$6,289 (the middle half of 91 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Franz Marc work on papers typically sell for $26,428–$90,838 (the middle half of 36 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 Franz Marc print?
Based on 103 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Marc print is $3,437. 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 Franz Marc's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Marc print is $73,476.
What is the average price of a Franz Marc work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Marc work on paper is $40,102. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Franz Marc's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Marc work on paper is $20,317,639.
What is the average price of a Franz Marc painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Marc painting is $1,131,760. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Franz Marc's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Franz Marc painting is $42,654,500.
What is the average price of a small Franz Marc print?
Based on 91 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Marc print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,452, 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 Franz Marc work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Marc work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $40,102, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Franz Marc's auction record?
Franz Marc's auction record is $42,654,500, set in 2022.
See the full Franz Marc record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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