Franz Marc (1880–1916)
Franz Marc is a German artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $2,591. 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 is recorded as sold in 2026 for $6,000; 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 Franz Marc on OpeningBid →What is a Franz Marc work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Marc work is $2,591.
The median Franz Marc print sells for $2,600 across 17 lots.
The median Franz Marc work on paper sells for $240 across 3 lots.
The median Franz Marc painting sells for $41 across 1 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 | 31 | $2,600†‡ | $7,487‡ | 54.8% | 2025-08-02 |
| Paintings | 1 | $41† | $41† | — | 2021-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $240‡ | $1,582‡ | — | 2024-06-14 |
† 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 (31 lots) median $2,600 with 54.8% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $41, record $41. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $41 (buyer's premium not included).
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,021–$3,381†‡ | $2,600†‡ | $7,487‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $7,487‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $5,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,582‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $240‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $41† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Franz Marc worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Franz Marc work is $2,591. The median Franz Marc print sells for $2,600 across 17 lots. The median Franz Marc work on paper sells for $240 across 3 lots. The median Franz Marc painting sells for $41 across 1 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 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Franz Marc print is $2,600. 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 $7,487. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Franz Marc print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Franz Marc print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,600, 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 Franz Marc's auction record?
Franz Marc's auction record is $49,791, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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