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# Magnus Plessen (b. 1967)

Magnus Plessen is an artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $25,400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Magnus Plessen sold in 2026 for $44,792, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Magnus Plessen work worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magnus Plessen work is $25,400.

The median Magnus Plessen painting sells for $21,600 across 10 lots.

The median Magnus Plessen work on paper sells for $42,113 across 6 lots.

The median Magnus Plessen photograph sells for $994 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $21,600‡ | $56,250 | 76.9% | 2026-02-27 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $42,113 | $62,560 | 85.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Photography | 1 | $994 | $994 | — | 2018-11-26 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $21,496–$46,250‡ | $27,673‡ | $56,250 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $62,560 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $56,250 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $52,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $44,792 |
| Photography | 2018 | $994 |

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 Magnus Plessen worth?

Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magnus Plessen work is $25,400. The median Magnus Plessen painting sells for $21,600 across 10 lots. The median Magnus Plessen work on paper sells for $42,113 across 6 lots. The median Magnus Plessen photograph sells for $994 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Magnus Plessen painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Magnus Plessen painting is $21,600. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Magnus Plessen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Magnus Plessen painting is $56,250.

### What is Magnus Plessen's auction record?

Magnus Plessen's auction record is $62,560, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.