> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-marin · updated 2026-11-01

# John Marin (1870–1953)

John Marin is an American artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,384. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by John Marin sold in 2021 for $8,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a John Marin work worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Marin work is $3,384.

The median John Marin print sells for $1,800 across 46 lots.

The median John Marin work on paper sells for $17,500 across 25 lots.

The median John Marin painting sells for $262,203 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) John Marin prints typically sell for $880–$2,665 (the middle half of 36 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) John Marin work on papers typically sell for $13,183–$34,871 (the middle half of 20 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 | 50 | $1,800†‡ | $47,500† | 92% | 2026-04-29 |
| Paintings | 2 | $262,203 | $494,166 | — | 2020-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $17,500 | $155,009 | 96.2% | 2020-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,980 | $1,980 | — | 1990-08-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $114,959 | $494,166 | — | 2014-05-22 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

John Marin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $1,800 with 92% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $262,203, record $494,166. A typical John Marin painting sells for around 146× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $114,959.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $880–$2,665†‡ | $1,775†‡ | $47,500† |

† 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) | 20 | $13,183–$34,871 | $16,755 | $111,332 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $494,166 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $155,009 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $114,959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $47,500† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $30,240 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $26,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1990 | $1,980 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 John Marin worth?

Across 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Marin work is $3,384. The median John Marin print sells for $1,800 across 46 lots. The median John Marin work on paper sells for $17,500 across 25 lots. The median John Marin painting sells for $262,203 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) John Marin prints typically sell for $880–$2,665 (the middle half of 36 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) John Marin work on papers typically sell for $13,183–$34,871 (the middle half of 20 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 John Marin print?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Marin print is $1,800. 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 John Marin's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Marin print is $47,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $47,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a John Marin work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Marin work on paper is $17,500.

### What is John Marin's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a John Marin work on paper is $155,009.

### What is the average price of a small John Marin print?

Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Marin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,775, 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 John Marin work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small John Marin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,755, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is John Marin's auction record?

John Marin's auction record is $494,166, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “John Marin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/john-marin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.