> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marisol · updated 2026-11-02

# Marisol (1930–2016)

Marisol is an American artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $5,850. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marisol sold in 2026 for $11,520, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Marisol works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Marisol on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marisol?ref=kg:marisol) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Marisol work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marisol work is $5,850.

The median Marisol print sells for $460 across 15 lots.

The median Marisol work on paper sells for $8,340 across 18 lots.

The median Marisol sculpture sells for $11,520 across 17 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 23 | $460† | $1,500 | 65.2% | 2024-07-12 |
| Paintings | 3 | $2,540 | $5,250 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $8,340 | $116,500 | 90% | 2024-09-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $11,520 | $794,500 | — | 2026-07-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $338,434 | $794,500 | — | 2024-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Marisol's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $460 with 65.2% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $2,540, record $5,250. A typical Marisol painting sells for around 5.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $338,434.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $214–$602† | $229† | $1,125 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $422–$1,028 | $524 | $1,125 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,235–$9,375 | $6,000 | $27,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $6,415–$11,638 | $8,400 | $116,500 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,625–$10,000 | $8,125 | $11,520 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $50,000–$81,250 | $52,500 | $170,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $101,575–$391,267 | $285,600 | $794,500 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $794,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $391,267 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $116,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $57,360 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $5,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,540 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $1,125 |

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 Marisol worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marisol work is $5,850. The median Marisol print sells for $460 across 15 lots. The median Marisol work on paper sells for $8,340 across 18 lots. The median Marisol sculpture sells for $11,520 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marisol print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marisol print is $460. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marisol's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marisol print is $1,500.

### What is the average price of a Marisol work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marisol work on paper is $8,340.

### What is Marisol's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marisol work on paper is $116,500.

### What is the average price of a Marisol sculpture?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marisol sculpture is $11,520.

### What is Marisol's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marisol sculpture is $794,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Marisol work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marisol work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Marisol's auction record?

Marisol's auction record is $794,500, set in 2012.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marisol auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marisol (updated 2026-11-02).

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.