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# Kyra Markham (1891–1967)

Kyra Markham is an American artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,216. 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 Kyra Markham sold in 2026 for $4,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kyra Markham work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyra Markham work is $1,216.

The median Kyra Markham print sells for $2,355 across 32 lots.

The median Kyra Markham painting sells for $375 across 15 lots.

The median Kyra Markham work on paper sells for $235 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kyra Markham prints typically sell for $724–$4,000 (the middle half of 30 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 | 35 | $2,355‡ | $10,625 | 91.4% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 19 | $375† | $7,500 | 78.9% | 2023-11-08 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $235 | $575 | 75% | 2005-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,500 | $10,625 | — | 2014-09-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Kyra Markham's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $2,355 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $375, record $7,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $7,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $724–$4,000‡ | $2,625‡ | $10,625 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $250–$1,435† | $375† | $7,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $10,625 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $7,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,625 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $5,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $575 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $235 |

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 Kyra Markham worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kyra Markham work is $1,216. The median Kyra Markham print sells for $2,355 across 32 lots. The median Kyra Markham painting sells for $375 across 15 lots. The median Kyra Markham work on paper sells for $235 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kyra Markham prints typically sell for $724–$4,000 (the middle half of 30 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 Kyra Markham print?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyra Markham print is $2,355. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kyra Markham's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyra Markham print is $10,625.

### What is the average price of a Kyra Markham painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kyra Markham painting is $375. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kyra Markham's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kyra Markham painting is $7,500.

### What is the average price of a small Kyra Markham print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kyra Markham print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,625, 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 medium Kyra Markham painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kyra Markham painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kyra Markham's auction record?

Kyra Markham's auction record is $10,625, set in 2014.

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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, “Kyra Markham auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kyra-markham (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.