Marcus Waterman (1834–1914)
Marcus Waterman is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,550. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Marcus Waterman sold in 2024 for $1,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Marcus Waterman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Marcus Waterman on OpeningBid →What is a Marcus Waterman work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Waterman work is $1,550.
The median Marcus Waterman painting sells for $1,402 across 24 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 31 | $1,402†‡ | $5,850 | 77.4% | 2024-05-04 |
† 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) | 5 | $425–$1,950†‡ | $558†‡ | $5,850 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $1,088–$1,875‡ | $1,662‡ | $4,406 |
† 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 | 2020 | $5,850 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $4,406 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marcus Waterman worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcus Waterman work is $1,550. The median Marcus Waterman painting sells for $1,402 across 24 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 Waterman painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcus Waterman painting is $1,402. 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 Waterman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcus Waterman painting is $5,850.
What is the average price of a medium Marcus Waterman painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marcus Waterman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Marcus Waterman's auction record?
Marcus Waterman's auction record is $5,850, set in 2020.
See the full Marcus Waterman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Marcus Waterman on OpeningBid →