> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcus-harvey · updated 2026-11-02

# Marcus Harvey (b. 1963)

## What is Marcus Harvey’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 21 auction results for Marcus Harvey at 8 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $734 including buyer’s premium (middle half $363–$942, n=7). The auction record is $31,864 for Golden Showers (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Showers, 1993 | Acrylic paint | $31,864 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 2 | My Arse Is Yours | Oil on canvas | $18,063 | Sotheby's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Kinky Kitchen, 1994 | Acrylic paint | $17,127 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Tinkywinky, 2002 | Oil paint | $5,235 | Phillips | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Football, 2006 | Oil paint | $5,065 | Phillips | Dec 2016 |
| 6 | Woman Shaving, 2002 | Oil paint | $4,987 | Phillips | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | EXPLODING LILLY, 1998 | Oil on canvas | $2,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2019 |
| 8 | Sandcastles | Stoneware ceramics | $1,075 | Roseberys London | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | Sandcastles | Stoneware ceramics | $1,034 | Roseberys London | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Maggie, 2013 | Digital pigment print | $1,029 | Roseberys London | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $5,026 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $5,026 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $456 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 21 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marcus Harvey is a British (modern) artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,032. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marcus Harvey sold in 2025 for $1,034, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcus Harvey work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Harvey work is $1,032.

The median Marcus Harvey painting sells for $5,150 across 9 lots.

The median Marcus Harvey print sells for $456 across 5 lots.

The median Marcus Harvey sculpture sells for $324 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 | $456 | $1,029 | 83.3% | 2026-10-07 |
| Paintings | 12 | $5,150 | $31,864 | 75% | 2021-12-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,085‡ | $1,436‡ | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $324 | $377 | — | 2026-04-28 |

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

Marcus Harvey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $456 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $5,150, record $31,864. A typical Marcus Harvey painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,240–$17,361 | $5,150 | $31,864 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $31,864 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $18,063 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1,436‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,029 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $734 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $509 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $377 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $270 |

‡ 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 Harvey worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Harvey work is $1,032. The median Marcus Harvey painting sells for $5,150 across 9 lots. The median Marcus Harvey print sells for $456 across 5 lots. The median Marcus Harvey sculpture sells for $324 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Marcus Harvey painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcus Harvey painting is $5,150.

### What is Marcus Harvey's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcus Harvey painting is $31,864.

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

Marcus Harvey's auction record is $31,864, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcus Harvey auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcus-harvey (updated 2026-11-02).

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.