Kaete Ephraim Marcus (1892–1970)
Kaete Ephraim Marcus is an artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $550. 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 Kaete Ephraim Marcus sold in 2025 for $1,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaete Ephraim Marcus work is $550.
The median Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper sells for $307 across 42 lots.
The median Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting sells for $1,688 across 30 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kaete Ephraim Marcus paintings typically sell for $1,425–$2,286 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on papers typically sell for $236–$341 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 35 | $1,688‡ | $7,080 | 85.7% | 2025-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 45 | $307‡ | $920 | 93.3% | 2024-04-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,760†‡ | $7,080 | — | 2023-01-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,425–$2,286‡ | $1,688‡ | $7,080 |
‡ 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) | 22 | $236–$341‡ | $278‡ | $425 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $239–$581‡ | $399‡ | $920 |
‡ 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 | 2023 | $7,080 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $6,000‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $920 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $800‡ |
‡ 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 Kaete Ephraim Marcus worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaete Ephraim Marcus work is $550. The median Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper sells for $307 across 42 lots. The median Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting sells for $1,688 across 30 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kaete Ephraim Marcus paintings typically sell for $1,425–$2,286 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on papers typically sell for $236–$341 (the middle half of 22 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 Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper is $307. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kaete Ephraim Marcus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper is $920.
What is the average price of a Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting is $1,688. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kaete Ephraim Marcus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting is $7,080.
What is the average price of a medium Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kaete Ephraim Marcus painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kaete Ephraim Marcus work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Kaete Ephraim Marcus's auction record?
Kaete Ephraim Marcus's auction record is $7,080, set in 2023.
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