Magnus
What is Magnus’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Magnus at 4 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,807 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,038–$2,305, n=24). The auction record is $9,754 for Le 110 pillole (2025, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le 110 pillole, 1985 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $9,754 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | I mostri meccanici, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,576 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 3 | La fabbricante di mostri, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,440 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 4 | La nave dei lebbrosi, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,440 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 5 | La nave dei lebbrosi, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,369 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | La fabbricante di mostri, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,305 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 7 | La fabbricante di mostri, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,305 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 8 | La balena d'acciaio, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,230 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 9 | La nave dei lebbrosi, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,230 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2025 |
| 10 | Le donne ragno, 1981 | Matita e china su cartoncino | $2,169 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $1,672 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,672 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Magnus is an artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,672. 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 Magnus sold in 2025 for $2,369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Magnus record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Magnus on OpeningBid →What is a Magnus work worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magnus work is $1,672.
The median Magnus work on paper sells for $1,807 across 24 lots.
The median Magnus painting sells for $2,852 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Magnus work on papers typically sell for $1,031–$2,267 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $2,852†‡ | $5,500† | — | 2018-10-05 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $1,807 | $9,754 | — | 2025-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,031–$2,267 | $1,672 | $2,576 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $9,754 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $5,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,576 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $204‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Magnus worth?
Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Magnus work is $1,672. The median Magnus work on paper sells for $1,807 across 24 lots. The median Magnus painting sells for $2,852 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Magnus work on papers typically sell for $1,031–$2,267 (the middle half of 23 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 Magnus work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Magnus work on paper is $1,807.
What is Magnus's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Magnus work on paper is $9,754.
What is the average price of a small Magnus work on paper?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Magnus work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Magnus's auction record?
Magnus's auction record is $9,754, set in 2025.
See the full Magnus record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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