Marguerite Kirmse (1885–1954)
Marguerite Kirmse is an American artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $652. 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 Marguerite Kirmse sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $950 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marguerite Kirmse work is $652.
The median Marguerite Kirmse print sells for $582 across 102 lots.
The median Marguerite Kirmse sculpture sells for $1,067 across 17 lots.
The median Marguerite Kirmse work on paper sells for $700 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marguerite Kirmse prints typically sell for $360–$823 (the middle half of 94 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 111 | $582†‡ | $2,415 | 91.9% | 2025-11-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $660‡ | $660‡ | — | 1991-07-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $700†‡ | $950† | 80% | 2026-06-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $1,067†‡ | $3,500‡ | 89.5% | 2023-07-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $1,880‡ | $3,500‡ | — | 2013-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Marguerite Kirmse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (111 lots) median $582 with 91.9% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $660, record $660. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $1,880.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 94 | $360–$823†‡ | $532†‡ | $1,880 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $652–$1,067†‡ | $1,067†‡ | $3,500‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $3,500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $1,900 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1,185 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $950† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $750 |
| Paintings | 1991 | $660‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marguerite Kirmse worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marguerite Kirmse work is $652. The median Marguerite Kirmse print sells for $582 across 102 lots. The median Marguerite Kirmse sculpture sells for $1,067 across 17 lots. The median Marguerite Kirmse work on paper sells for $700 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marguerite Kirmse prints typically sell for $360–$823 (the middle half of 94 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 Marguerite Kirmse print?
Based on 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marguerite Kirmse print is $582. 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 Marguerite Kirmse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marguerite Kirmse print is $2,415.
What is the average price of a Marguerite Kirmse sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marguerite Kirmse sculpture is $1,067. 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 Marguerite Kirmse's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marguerite Kirmse sculpture is $3,500. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Marguerite Kirmse print?
Based on 94 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marguerite Kirmse print (small (under 50 cm)) is $532, 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 Marguerite Kirmse sculpture?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marguerite Kirmse sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,067, 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 Marguerite Kirmse's auction record?
Marguerite Kirmse's auction record is $3,500, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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