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

# 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.

## What is a Marc Tobey work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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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 Tobey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marc-tobey (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.