Ignatius Marx (b. 1962)
What is Ignatius Marx’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 173 auction results for Ignatius Marx at 3 houses since 2021. Over the last 24 months the median price was $264 including buyer’s premium (middle half $198–$427, n=85). The auction record is $1,041 for Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Boats on the Water Under Rain (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Boats on the Water Under Rain | Oil on canvas | $1,041 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Buite Rietfontein, Philipstown | Oil on canvas | $1,033 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 3 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Farmstead, Suikerbosrand | Oil on canvas | $839 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2024 |
| 4 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Moored Boats, Langebaan | Oil on canvas | $783 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 5 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Die Vleie, Knysna | Oil on canvas | $771 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 6 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Laat Middag | Oil on canvas | $707 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Horses in the Mist | Oil on canvas | $694 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Sunlight Through Clouds | Oil on canvas | $694 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Church and Houses in Rain | Oil on canvas | $649 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Ignatius Marx (South Africa, 1962 - ), Cloudscape | Oil on canvas | $605 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 111 | $274 |
| Other | 9 | $107 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 173 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Ignatius Marx is a South African artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $370. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ignatius Marx sold in 2026 for $396, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ignatius Marx on OpeningBid →What is a Ignatius Marx work worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ignatius Marx work is $370.
The median Ignatius Marx painting sells for $230 across 4 lots.
The median Ignatius Marx photograph sells for $384 across 1 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $230 | $329 | — | 2024-09-09 |
| Photography | 1 | $384 | $384 | — | 2025-10-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $783† | $1,342† | — | 2026-09-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2025 | $384 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $329 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $263 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ignatius Marx worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ignatius Marx work is $370. The median Ignatius Marx painting sells for $230 across 4 lots. The median Ignatius Marx photograph sells for $384 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ignatius Marx's auction record?
Ignatius Marx's auction record is $1,342, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,342 (buyer's premium not included).
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