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

# Marc Sijan (b. 1946)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 27 auction results for Marc Sijan at 17 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,095 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,902–$34,805, n=10). The auction record is $69,850 for Standing Security Guard (2025, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standing Security Guard, 2003 | Oil on polyester resin | $69,850 | Phillips | Sep 2025 |
| 2 | Standing Security Guard, 2013 | Oil paint | $53,340 | Phillips | Feb 2025 |
| 3 | Seated Guard, 1946 | Oil on polyester resin | $37,553 | Bonhams | Mar 2026 |
| 4 | Butler, 2015 | Polyester resin and oil | $26,562 | Roseberys London | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Reclining Bathing Beauty, 2018 | Oil paint | $16,510 | Phillips | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Hobbs, circa 1990 | Wax model | $13,170 | Christie's | Sep 2003 |
| 7 | Child in Blue Dress, 1993 | Painted resin, synthetic hair, polyester | $7,680 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Legs Folded, 1946 | Wax | $7,500 | Rago Arts | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | Hands Behind Head, 1992 | Wax | $6,930 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |
| 10 | Untitled (painted resin, cotton and metal pin), 1946 | Cotton | $5,895 | Rago Arts | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $7,590 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $26,562 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $5,895 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 27 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marc Sijan is an American artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,650. 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 Sijan sold in 2026 for $7,680, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Marc Sijan work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Sijan work is $3,650.

The median Marc Sijan sculpture sells for $6,930 across 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $6,930†‡ | $69,850 | 83.3% | 2026-08-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,200–$7,500‡ | $6,930‡ | $16,510 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,400–$49,393† | $32,057† | $69,850 |

† 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 | 2025 | $69,850 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $53,340 |

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 Sijan worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Sijan work is $3,650. The median Marc Sijan sculpture sells for $6,930 across 15 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 Sijan sculpture?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Sijan sculpture is $6,930. 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 Sijan's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Sijan sculpture is $69,850.

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

Marc Sijan's auction record is $69,850, set in 2025.

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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, “Marc Sijan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-sijan (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.