> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-marin · updated 2026-11-03

# Manuel Marin (1942–2007)

Manuel Marin is a Spanish artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $3,073. 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 Manuel Marin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,658 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Manuel Marin work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Manuel Marin work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Marin work is $3,073.

The median Manuel Marin sculpture sells for $2,880 across 43 lots.

The median Manuel Marin print sells for $2,309 across 3 lots.

The median Manuel Marin painting sells for $13,848 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Marin sculptures typically sell for $2,240–$5,312 (the middle half of 24 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 | 3 | $2,309† | $4,076 | — | 2012-12-05 |
| Paintings | 1 | $13,848 | $13,848 | — | 2017-07-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 68 | $2,880†‡ | $16,292 | 63.2% | 2026-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,174 | $16,292 | — | 2019-05-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Manuel Marin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,309. Paintings (1 lots) median $13,848, record $13,848. A typical Manuel Marin painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $13,174.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,310–$2,727† | $2,160† | $2,880 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $2,240–$5,312† | $2,930† | $16,292 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $3,021–$5,117†‡ | $3,642†‡ | $10,409† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $16,292 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $13,848 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $10,409† |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $4,076 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $2,309† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Manuel Marin worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Manuel Marin work is $3,073. The median Manuel Marin sculpture sells for $2,880 across 43 lots. The median Manuel Marin print sells for $2,309 across 3 lots. The median Manuel Marin painting sells for $13,848 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Manuel Marin sculptures typically sell for $2,240–$5,312 (the middle half of 24 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 Manuel Marin sculpture?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Manuel Marin sculpture is $2,880. 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 Manuel Marin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Manuel Marin sculpture is $16,292.

### What is the average price of a medium Manuel Marin sculpture?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Manuel Marin sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,930, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a large Manuel Marin sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Manuel Marin sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Manuel Marin's auction record?

Manuel Marin's auction record is $16,292, set in 2017.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Manuel Marin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/manuel-marin (updated 2026-11-03).

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.