Marion Post Wolcott (1910–1990)
What is Marion Post Wolcott’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Marion Post Wolcott at 19 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,259 including buyer’s premium (middle half $859–$2,227, n=16). The auction record is $21,420 for Vegetable pickers, migrants, waiting after work to be paid, near Homestead, Florida, Feb 1939 (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $2,160 |
| Photographs | 76 | $1,938 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 86 | $2,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Marion Post Wolcott is an American artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $1,800. 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 Marion Post Wolcott sold in 2026 for $5,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Marion Post Wolcott on OpeningBid →What is a Marion Post Wolcott work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Post Wolcott work is $1,800.
The median Marion Post Wolcott photograph sells for $1,800 across 105 lots.
The median Marion Post Wolcott print sells for $3,492 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Marion Post Wolcott photographs typically sell for $948–$2,955 (the middle half of 98 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 | 2 | $3,492 | $5,842 | — | 2026-10-15 |
| Photography | 124 | $1,800†‡ | $21,420 | 84.7% | 2026-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $10,080 | $21,420 | — | 2023-12-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 98 | $948–$2,955†‡ | $1,838†‡ | $21,420 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2021 | $21,420 |
| Photography | 2023 | $10,795 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,143 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Marion Post Wolcott worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marion Post Wolcott work is $1,800. The median Marion Post Wolcott photograph sells for $1,800 across 105 lots. The median Marion Post Wolcott print sells for $3,492 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marion Post Wolcott photographs typically sell for $948–$2,955 (the middle half of 98 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 Marion Post Wolcott photograph?
Based on 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marion Post Wolcott photograph is $1,800. 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 Marion Post Wolcott's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Marion Post Wolcott photograph is $21,420.
What is the average price of a small Marion Post Wolcott photograph?
Based on 98 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marion Post Wolcott photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,838, 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 Marion Post Wolcott's auction record?
Marion Post Wolcott's auction record is $21,420, set in 2021.
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