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# Marc Quinn (b. 1964)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 440 auction results for Marc Quinn at 36 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,411–$14,070, n=47). The auction record is $2,223,024 for Myth Venus (2014, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myth Venus, 2006 | Painted bronze | $2,223,024 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 2 | Musk Oxen of the Zaire Flood Plane, 2008 | Oil paint | $1,350,000 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | Frozen Head, 2009 | 10 kg of 18 ct gold | $1,106,061 | Phillips | Feb 2013 |
| 4 | Microcosmos (SIREN) | 10 kilograms of 18 carat gold | $904,711 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Spring in the Apennines, 2009 | Oil paint | $840,000 | Christie's | Sep 2018 |
| 6 | We Share Our Chemistry With the Stars (AJ280R), 2010 | Oil paint | $426,300 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 7 | Snow Hall Creek | Oil on canvas | $406,391 | Sotheby's | Feb 2011 |
| 8 | Tropopause | — | $385,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Pink Sphinx | Painted bronze | $361,826 | Sotheby's | Oct 2011 |
| 10 | Flooding the Amazon Delta, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $330,977 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 110 | $114,631 |
| Sculpture | 95 | $30,731 |
| Prints | 22 | $5,442 |
| Works on paper | 52 | $3,514 |
| Other | 82 | $3,165 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 179 | $48,519 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 113 | $6,875 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $6,674 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 440 results from 36 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marc Quinn is a British (modern) artist with 621 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $15,240. 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 Quinn sold in 2026 for $19,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marc Quinn work worth?

Across 432 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Quinn work is $15,240.

The median Marc Quinn print sells for $1,752 across 110 lots.

The median Marc Quinn painting sells for $123,285 across 127 lots.

The median Marc Quinn sculpture sells for $28,106 across 96 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Marc Quinn paintings typically sell for $62,040–$164,359 (the middle half of 105 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Quinn prints typically sell for $1,091–$4,788 (the middle half of 49 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 | 167 | $1,752†‡ | $32,447 | 65.9% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 135 | $123,285‡ | $1.4M | 94.1% | 2026-04-16 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $6,265 | $106,141 | 87.5% | 2026-09-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 108 | $28,106‡ | $2.2M | 88.9% | 2026-10-13 |
| Photography | 58 | $1,875†‡ | $56,978 | 70.7% | 2025-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 94 | $157,863‡ | $2.2M | — | 2025-05-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marc Quinn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (167 lots) median $1,752 with 65.9% sell-through. Paintings (135 lots) median $123,285, record $1,350,000. A typical Marc Quinn painting sells for around 70× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 94 lots) the median is $157,863.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $440–$805†‡ | $536†‡ | $1,747 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,091–$4,788‡ | $2,310‡ | $24,525 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $1,752–$5,601†‡ | $3,077†‡ | $32,447 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $10,974–$27,202 | $19,739 | $130,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $7,974–$157,800 | $24,682 | $243,853 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 105 | $62,040–$164,359‡ | $130,431‡ | $1.4M |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,107–$9,008 | $3,741 | $57,345 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $6,404–$29,940 | $14,323 | $106,141 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $3,616–$28,173 | $7,930 | $1.1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 34 | $20,162–$71,900 | $43,523 | $361,826 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $17,464–$75,969‡ | $35,415‡ | $2.2M |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $621–$2,142‡ | $1,022‡ | $3,760 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $1,106–$2,043 | $1,764 | $52,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $1,875–$9,757† | $6,262† | $56,978 |

† 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 | 2014 | $2.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $2M |
| Paintings | 2014 | $1.4M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $840,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $106,141 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $59,775 |
| Photography | 2015 | $56,978 |
| Photography | 2020 | $52,500 |

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 Quinn worth?

Across 432 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Quinn work is $15,240. The median Marc Quinn print sells for $1,752 across 110 lots. The median Marc Quinn painting sells for $123,285 across 127 lots. The median Marc Quinn sculpture sells for $28,106 across 96 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Marc Quinn paintings typically sell for $62,040–$164,359 (the middle half of 105 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Marc Quinn prints typically sell for $1,091–$4,788 (the middle half of 49 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 Quinn print?

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Quinn print is $1,752. 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 Marc Quinn's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Quinn print is $32,447.

### What is the average price of a Marc Quinn painting?

Based on 127 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Quinn painting is $123,285. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marc Quinn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Quinn painting is $1,350,000.

### What is the average price of a Marc Quinn sculpture?

Based on 96 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Quinn sculpture is $28,106. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Quinn sculpture is $2,223,024.

### What is the average price of a large Marc Quinn painting?

Based on 105 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Marc Quinn painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $130,431, 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 Marc Quinn print?

Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marc Quinn print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Marc Quinn's auction record is $2,223,024, set in 2014.

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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 Quinn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-quinn (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.