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# Marcus Garvey (1887–1940)

Marcus Garvey is a Jamaican artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $1,100. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marcus Garvey sold in 2025 for $4,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcus Garvey work worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Garvey work is $1,100.

The median Marcus Garvey print sells for $1,500 across 5 lots.

The median Marcus Garvey photograph sells for $600 across 3 lots.

The median Marcus Garvey work on paper sells for $5,220 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $1,500 | $7,800 | 83.3% | 2019-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,220 | $7,800 | — | 2013-03-21 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,560 | $1,560 | — | 2011-03-10 |
| Photography | 6 | $600‡ | $2,000 | 50% | 2020-02-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $7,800 | $7,800 | — | 2013-03-21 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $7,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $7,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,640 |
| Photography | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $1,700 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $1,560 |
| Photography | 2020 | $600‡ |

‡ 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 Marcus Garvey worth?

Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Garvey work is $1,100. The median Marcus Garvey print sells for $1,500 across 5 lots. The median Marcus Garvey photograph sells for $600 across 3 lots. The median Marcus Garvey work on paper sells for $5,220 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marcus Garvey's auction record?

Marcus Garvey's auction record is $7,800, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcus Garvey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcus-garvey (updated 2026-11-01).

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.