Kurt Markus (1920–2022)
Kurt Markus is an American artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $784.
A work by Kurt Markus sold in 2022 for $1,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kurt Markus on OpeningBid →What is a Kurt Markus work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Markus work is $784.
The median Kurt Markus photograph sells for $1,015 across 15 lots.
The median Kurt Markus print sells for $419 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $419 | $608 | — | 2023-09-21 |
| Photography | 23 | $1,015 | $6,930 | 65.2% | 2025-11-27 |
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $537–$1,884 | $672 | $6,930 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2006 | $6,930 |
| Photography | 2006 | $3,780 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $608 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $230 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kurt Markus worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Markus work is $784. The median Kurt Markus photograph sells for $1,015 across 15 lots. The median Kurt Markus print sells for $419 across 2 lots.
What is the average price of a Kurt Markus photograph?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Markus photograph is $1,015.
What is Kurt Markus's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Markus photograph is $6,930.
What is the average price of a small Kurt Markus photograph?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Markus photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Kurt Markus's auction record?
Kurt Markus's auction record is $6,930, set in 2006.
See the full Kurt Markus record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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