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# 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.

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

## 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.

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