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# Marc Newson (b. 1963)

## What is Marc Newson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 504 auction results for Marc Newson at 30 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,779 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,529–$19,038, n=50). The auction record is $3,720,531 for Lockheed Lounge (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Lounge | Fibreglass-reinforced polyester resin core, blind-riveted sheet aluminium, rubber-coated polyester resin | $3,720,531 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 2 | Pod of Drawers, 1987 | Fiberglass | $882,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | POD OF DRAWERS, 1987 | Executed prior to 1990; beaten and cut aluminum panels, riveted to fiberglass structure, fitted with five drawers, painted wood feet | $763,500 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Pod of Drawers, 1963 | Feuilles d'aluminium rivetées, fibre de verre et bois peint / | $715,696 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Important and unique desk from Syn Studios, Tokyo, 1996 | Desk | $515,000 | Wright | May 2015 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Lockheed Lounge, 1985 | Impressed 'BASECRAFT SYDNEY' | $2,076,462 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 2 | Pod of drawers, 1987 | Structure en fibre de verre et résine de polyester, plaques d'aluminium aéronautique rivetées | $1,072,523 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | Orgone Stretch Lounge, 1993 | Aluminium, red enamel | $677,550 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| 4 | POD OF DRAWERS, 1999 | Aluminium panel | $529,072 | Christie's | Apr 2009 |
| 5 | Orgone Stretch Lounge, 1993 | Aluminium poli miroir et laqué noir | $494,892 | Artcurial | Oct 2015 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 19 | $75,600 |
| Paintings | 9 | $47,880 |
| Other | 407 | $5,660 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $27,940 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 230 | $5,367 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,832 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 504 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marc Newson is an Australian artist with 691 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $5,440. 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 Marc Newson sold in 2026 for $18,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Marc Newson works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marc Newson work worth?

Across 503 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Newson work is $5,440.

The median Marc Newson sculpture sells for $9,375 across 175 lots.

The median Marc Newson painting sells for $1,500 across 5 lots.

The median Marc Newson work on paper sells for $1,418 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Newson sculptures typically sell for $3,500–$15,938 (the middle half of 90 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Marc Newson sculptures typically sell for $5,356–$148,525 (the middle half of 68 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 | 10 | $1,500 | $44,450 | 50% | 2025-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,418 | $1,418 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 200 | $9,375 | $3.7M | 87.5% | 2026-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 47 | $215,000 | $3.7M | — | 2025-11-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,235–$5,000 | $1,500 | $44,450 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $189–$23,750 | $6,250 | $43,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 90 | $3,500–$15,938 | $6,729 | $300,787 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $5,356–$148,525 | $47,795 | $3.7M |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3.7M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,450 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,418 |

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 Marc Newson worth?

Across 503 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Newson work is $5,440. The median Marc Newson sculpture sells for $9,375 across 175 lots. The median Marc Newson painting sells for $1,500 across 5 lots. The median Marc Newson work on paper sells for $1,418 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Newson sculptures typically sell for $3,500–$15,938 (the middle half of 90 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Marc Newson sculptures typically sell for $5,356–$148,525 (the middle half of 68 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 Marc Newson sculpture?

Based on 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Newson sculpture is $9,375.

### What is Marc Newson's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Newson sculpture is $3,720,531.

### What is the average price of a medium Marc Newson sculpture?

Based on 90 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marc Newson sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Marc Newson sculpture?

Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Marc Newson sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $47,795, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marc Newson's auction record?

Marc Newson's auction record is $3,720,531, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marc Newson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-newson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.