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# Marilyn Powers (1925–1976)

Marilyn Powers is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $264.

A work by Marilyn Powers sold in 2021 for $750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marilyn Powers work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marilyn Powers work is $264.

The median Marilyn Powers painting sells for $264 across 33 lots.

The median Marilyn Powers work on paper sells for $178 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marilyn Powers paintings typically sell for $178–$783 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $264 | $1,541 | 82.5% | 2021-06-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $178 | $178 | — | 2008-05-16 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $178–$783 | $264 | $1,541 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,541 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $1,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $178 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $178 |

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 Powers worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marilyn Powers work is $264. The median Marilyn Powers painting sells for $264 across 33 lots. The median Marilyn Powers work on paper sells for $178 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marilyn Powers paintings typically sell for $178–$783 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marilyn Powers painting is $264.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marilyn Powers painting is $1,541.

### What is the average price of a medium Marilyn Powers painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marilyn Powers painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $264, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Marilyn Powers's auction record is $1,541, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.