Marcus Ford (1914–1989)
What is Marcus Ford’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Marcus Ford at 15 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $268 including buyer’s premium (middle half $135–$417, n=6). The auction record is $1,630 for Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk (2022, Sworders). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burnham Overy Staithe, Norfolk, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $1,630 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |
| 2 | Strand on the Green, Chiswick, 1914 | Oil on board | $1,429 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |
| 3 | Norfolk Boat Sheds, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $1,273 | Sworders | Jul 2022 |
| 4 | Queenborough, Kent, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $647 | Sworders | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | View over a rural landscape with a distant cottage | Oil on board | $589 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | Salthouse, Norfolk, c. 1969 | Oil on canvas | $504 | Roseberys London | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | Thorpeness from Aldeburgh | Oil on canvas | $429 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| 8 | Church by the estuary, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $422 | Sworders | Feb 2022 |
| 9 | Pin Mill, Suffolk, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $380 | Sworders | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Near Thorpeness | Oil on canvas | $380 | Keys Fine Art Auctioneers | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $379 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $429 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $380 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Marcus Ford is a British artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $283. 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 Marcus Ford sold in 2026 for $765, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marcus Ford on OpeningBid →What is a Marcus Ford work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Ford work is $283.
The median Marcus Ford painting sells for $242 across 41 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Marcus Ford paintings typically sell for $140–$390 (the middle half of 26 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 | 41 | $242†‡ | $1,630 | — | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,429 | $1,630 | — | 2022-07-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $122–$409†‡ | $214†‡ | $1,429 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $140–$390†‡ | $309†‡ | $1,630 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,630 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,429 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcus Ford worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Ford work is $283. The median Marcus Ford painting sells for $242 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marcus Ford paintings typically sell for $140–$390 (the middle half of 26 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 Marcus Ford painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcus Ford painting is $242. 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 Marcus Ford's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcus Ford painting is $1,630.
What is the average price of a medium Marcus Ford painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcus Ford painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $309, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Marcus Ford painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcus Ford painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $214, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Marcus Ford's auction record?
Marcus Ford's auction record is $1,630, set in 2022.
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