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# Kerry James Marshall (b. 1955)

## What is Kerry James Marshall’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 115 auction results for Kerry James Marshall at 14 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $18,900 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,906–$41,625, n=24). The auction record is $10,275,500 for Plunge (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plunge, 1992 | Acrylic paint | $10,275,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Nat-Shango (Thunder), 1991 | Linen | $7,500,000 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 3 | Vignette #6, 2005 | Acrylic paint | $7,482,800 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 4 | Untitled (Mask Boy), 2014 | Acrylic on PVC panel | $5,734,800 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 5 | Still Life with Wedding Portrait, 2015 | Acrylic paint | $5,037,500 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled (Blanket Couple), 2014 | Acrylic paint | $4,335,000 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 7 | Untitled (Woman Looking Left), 2016 | Acrylic on PVC panel | $3,913,528 | Sotheby's | Jun 2023 |
| 8 | Small Pin-Up (Lens Flare), 2013 | Acrylic on PVC panel | $3,801,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Terra Incognita, 1991 | Acrylic, ink and paper collage laid on canvas with metal grommets | $2,775,000 | Phillips | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | Lost Boys: AKA Black Al, 1993 | Acrylic on paper and canvas collage | $2,591,000 | Christie's | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $1,016,500 |
| Other | 14 | $38,100 |
| Prints | 53 | $11,875 |
| Works on paper | 16 | $11,563 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $1,595,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 69 | $18,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $8,190 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 115 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kerry James Marshall is an American artist with 130 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $18,900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kerry James Marshall sold in 2026 for $33,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kerry James Marshall work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kerry James Marshall work worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kerry James Marshall work is $18,900.

The median Kerry James Marshall print sells for $10,625 across 61 lots.

The median Kerry James Marshall work on paper sells for $63,875 across 14 lots.

The median Kerry James Marshall painting sells for $3,196,000 across 12 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kerry James Marshall prints typically sell for $7,308–$22,590 (the middle half of 47 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 | 64 | $10,625† | $92,500 | 95.3% | 2026-10-01 |
| Paintings | 12 | $3.2M | $7.5M | — | 2025-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $63,875 | $2.3M | 87.5% | 2026-09-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1M | $1M | — | 2014-11-13 |
| Photography | 6 | $12,700 | $30,720 | — | 2026-09-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $1.9M | $10.3M | — | 2026-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kerry James Marshall's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (64 lots) median $10,625 with 95.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $3,196,000, record $7,482,800. A typical Kerry James Marshall painting sells for around 301× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 27 lots) the median is $1,920,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $7,620–$12,065 | $8,820 | $52,920 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 47 | $7,308–$22,590† | $10,625† | $52,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $391,312–$4.9M | $2.5M | $7.5M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $17,500–$393,375 | $63,875 | $1.9M |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,250–$27,500 | $6,500 | $30,720 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $7.5M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1.9M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $92,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $52,920 |
| Photography | 2026 | $30,720 |

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 Kerry James Marshall worth?

Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kerry James Marshall work is $18,900. The median Kerry James Marshall print sells for $10,625 across 61 lots. The median Kerry James Marshall work on paper sells for $63,875 across 14 lots. The median Kerry James Marshall painting sells for $3,196,000 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kerry James Marshall prints typically sell for $7,308–$22,590 (the middle half of 47 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 Kerry James Marshall print?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kerry James Marshall print is $10,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kerry James Marshall's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kerry James Marshall print is $92,500.

### What is the average price of a Kerry James Marshall work on paper?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kerry James Marshall work on paper is $63,875.

### What is Kerry James Marshall's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kerry James Marshall work on paper is $2,292,500.

### What is the average price of a Kerry James Marshall painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kerry James Marshall painting is $3,196,000.

### What is Kerry James Marshall's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kerry James Marshall painting is $7,482,800.

### What is the average price of a medium Kerry James Marshall print?

Based on 47 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kerry James Marshall print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Kerry James Marshall work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kerry James Marshall work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $63,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Kerry James Marshall's auction record?

Kerry James Marshall's auction record is $10,275,500, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.