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

# Margo Hoff (1912–2012)

## What is Margo Hoff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Margo Hoff at 10 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,430 including buyer’s premium (middle half $699–$46,038, n=24). The auction record is $192,000 for Surprise Party (2026, Rago Arts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surprise Party, 1953 | Oil on board | $192,000 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Gypsy in the Window, 1946 | Oil on Masonite | $95,250 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Gypsy in the Window, 1946 | Wool | $95,250 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Village in a Cloud, 1956 | Oil on Masonite | $89,600 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | The Well, 1942 | Wool | $50,800 | Wright | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | The Well, 1942 | Oil on Masonite | $50,800 | Toomey & Co. | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Night Garden-Noon Garden, 1985 | Acrylic and canvas collage on canvas | $44,450 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Fashion Model, 1970 | Oil on canvas | $38,400 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | Dream of Flying, 1950 | Oil on Masonite | $30,240 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2024 |
| 10 | Dream of Flying, 1950 | Wool | $30,240 | Wright | Feb 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $15,120 |
| Other | 6 | $3,155 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $2,319 |
| Prints | 8 | $381 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $15,240 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $12,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,534 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Margo Hoff is an American artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $5,000.

A work by Margo Hoff sold in 2026 for $23,040, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Margo Hoff work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Margo Hoff work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margo Hoff work is $5,000.

The median Margo Hoff painting sells for $15,810 across 18 lots.

The median Margo Hoff work on paper sells for $732 across 7 lots.

The median Margo Hoff print sells for $650 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $650 | $825 | 83.3% | 2025-06-18 |
| Paintings | 21 | $15,810 | $192,000 | 85.7% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $732 | $3,328 | 87.5% | 2026-10-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $95,250 | $192,000 | — | 2026-09-23 |

Margo Hoff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $650 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (21 lots) median $15,810, record $192,000. A typical Margo Hoff painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $95,250.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $10,395–$59,920 | $16,380 | $192,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $650–$1,785 | $732 | $3,328 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $192,000 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $95,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,328 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,785 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $825 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $693 |

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 Margo Hoff worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Margo Hoff work is $5,000. The median Margo Hoff painting sells for $15,810 across 18 lots. The median Margo Hoff work on paper sells for $732 across 7 lots. The median Margo Hoff print sells for $650 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Margo Hoff painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Margo Hoff painting is $15,810.

### What is Margo Hoff's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Margo Hoff painting is $192,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Margo Hoff painting?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Margo Hoff painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Margo Hoff's auction record?

Margo Hoff's auction record is $192,000, 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.

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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.