Marc Tobey (1890–1976)
Marc Tobey is an American artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,783. 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 Tobey sold in 2026 for $7,465, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Tobey work is $1,783.
The median Marc Tobey print sells for $633 across 10 lots.
The median Marc Tobey work on paper sells for $4,665 across 2 lots.
The median Marc Tobey painting sells for $2,160 across 1 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 | 21 | $633‡ | $7,465 | 47.6% | 2026-07-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $2,160 | $2,160 | — | 2008-11-20 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $4,665‡ | $6,129‡ | 14.3% | 2011-10-27 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marc Tobey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $633 with 47.6% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $2,160, record $2,160. A typical Marc Tobey painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $388–$1,540‡ | $633‡ | $2,107‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,465 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $6,129‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,200 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $2,160 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,120‡ |
‡ 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 Marc Tobey worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marc Tobey work is $1,783. The median Marc Tobey print sells for $633 across 10 lots. The median Marc Tobey work on paper sells for $4,665 across 2 lots. The median Marc Tobey painting sells for $2,160 across 1 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 Tobey print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Tobey print is $633. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marc Tobey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Tobey print is $7,465.
What is the average price of a Marc Tobey work on paper?
Based on 2 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marc Tobey work on paper is $4,665. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marc Tobey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marc Tobey work on paper is $6,129. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Marc Tobey's auction record?
Marc Tobey's auction record is $7,465, set in 2026.
See the full Marc Tobey record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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