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

# Marilyn Minter (b. 1948)

## What is Marilyn Minter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 165 auction results for Marilyn Minter at 20 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,605 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,313–$16,330, n=20). The auction record is $269,000 for Wave (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wave, 2006 | Enamel | $269,000 | Phillips | Mar 2015 |
| 2 | Nebulous, 2018 | Enamel on metal | $116,100 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 3 | Sun Spots, 2007 | Enamel | $96,652 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 4 | 12 works from 100 Food Porn, 1990 | Enamel | $81,250 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 5 | QUAIL’S EGG, 2003 | Enamel on metal | $77,997 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2024 |
| 6 | Curtsy, 2002 | Enamel | $75,600 | Christie's | May 2023 |
| 7 | It's Mine, 2007 | Enamel on metal | $75,600 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shit-Kicker, 2006 | Hand coloring | $107,100 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 2 | Shit Kicker, 2006 | Hand coloring | $95,024 | Phillips | Jun 2022 |
| 3 | Shit Kicker, 2006 | Hand coloring | $81,188 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 72 | $16,370 |
| Paintings | 12 | $13,639 |
| Photographs | 54 | $13,225 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,625 |
| Prints | 5 | $2,816 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $24,510 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 60 | $11,563 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,375 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 165 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marilyn Minter is an American artist with 213 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $12,160. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Marilyn Minter sold in 2026 for $19,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marilyn Minter work worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marilyn Minter work is $12,160.

The median Marilyn Minter photograph sells for $12,700 across 91 lots.

The median Marilyn Minter painting sells for $31,500 across 16 lots.

The median Marilyn Minter print sells for $7,245 across 15 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marilyn Minter photographs typically sell for $6,539–$20,922 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Marilyn Minter photographs typically sell for $11,970–$31,380 (the middle half of 35 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 | 17 | $7,245† | $30,222 | 88.2% | 2026-10-19 |
| Paintings | 18 | $31,500 | $269,000 | 88.9% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $6,250 | $11,875 | 75% | 2024-02-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 13 | $12,160 | $47,500 | — | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 109 | $12,700‡ | $107,100 | 83.5% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $95,838 | $269,000 | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marilyn Minter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (17 lots) median $7,245 with 88.2% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $31,500, record $269,000. A typical Marilyn Minter painting sells for around 4.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $95,838.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,065–$6,772† | $4,033† | $10,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,250–$31,500 | $1,750 | $81,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $20,015–$77,397 | $46,586 | $269,000 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $4,012–$9,545 | $5,000 | $25,200 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $27,500–$40,640 | $40,000 | $47,500 |

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,566–$8,610 | $5,312 | $30,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $6,539–$20,922‡ | $12,600‡ | $43,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $11,970–$31,380 | $20,320 | $107,100 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $269,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $107,100 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $96,652 |
| Photography | 2022 | $95,024 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $47,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $40,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $30,222 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $19,350 |

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 Marilyn Minter worth?

Across 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marilyn Minter work is $12,160. The median Marilyn Minter photograph sells for $12,700 across 91 lots. The median Marilyn Minter painting sells for $31,500 across 16 lots. The median Marilyn Minter print sells for $7,245 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marilyn Minter photographs typically sell for $6,539–$20,922 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Marilyn Minter photographs typically sell for $11,970–$31,380 (the middle half of 35 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 Marilyn Minter photograph?

Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marilyn Minter photograph is $12,700. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marilyn Minter's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marilyn Minter photograph is $107,100.

### What is the average price of a Marilyn Minter painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marilyn Minter painting is $31,500.

### What is Marilyn Minter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marilyn Minter painting is $269,000.

### What is the average price of a Marilyn Minter print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marilyn Minter print is $7,245. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marilyn Minter's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marilyn Minter print is $30,222.

### What is the average price of a medium Marilyn Minter photograph?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marilyn Minter photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Marilyn Minter photograph?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Marilyn Minter photograph (large (over 120 cm)) is $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marilyn Minter's auction record?

Marilyn Minter's auction record is $269,000, set in 2015.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marilyn Minter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marilyn-minter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.