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# Marion Kavanagh Wachtel (1870–1954)

Marion Kavanagh Wachtel is an American artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $6,900.

A work by Marion Kavanagh Wachtel sold in 2018 for $7,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work is $6,900.

The median Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting sells for $6,950 across 18 lots.

The median Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work on paper sells for $5,225 across 13 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $6,950 | $24,000 | 58.1% | 2019-11-03 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $5,225 | $21,600 | 48.1% | 2019-11-03 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $5,625–$6,525 | $6,225 | $8,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,406–$14,375 | $10,062 | $24,000 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,091–$5,212 | $3,050 | $7,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,306–$12,488 | $7,788 | $21,600 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $24,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $21,600 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $17,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $13,200 |

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 Marion Kavanagh Wachtel worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work is $6,900. The median Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting sells for $6,950 across 18 lots. The median Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work on paper sells for $5,225 across 13 lots.

### What is the average price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting is $6,950.

### What is Marion Kavanagh Wachtel's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting is $24,000.

### What is the average price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work on paper is $5,225.

### What is Marion Kavanagh Wachtel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marion Kavanagh Wachtel work on paper is $21,600.

### What is the average price of a medium Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marion Kavanagh Wachtel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,062, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marion Kavanagh Wachtel's auction record?

Marion Kavanagh Wachtel's auction record is $28,750, set in 2009.

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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.