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# 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.

## What is a Kaete Ephraim Marcus work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kaete Ephraim Marcus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaete-ephraim-marcus (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.