Mark Di Suvero (b. 1933)
What is Mark Di Suvero’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 153 auction results for Mark Di Suvero at 23 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,048 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,524–$22,770, n=23). The auction record is $647,791 for Tumbleweed II (Joint) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tumbleweed II (Joint), 1986 | Acier soudé et peint | $647,791 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Han, 1991 | Conte | $203,200 | Sotheby's | Feb 2023 |
| 3 | Untitled (Squat Bugger) | Steel | $181,250 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 4 | Navaho, 1982-1983 | Stainless steel | $171,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 5 | Château noir, 1989 | Acier soudé; en deux parties | $162,539 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 6 | Untitled | Steel, in two parts | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 7 | Mete | Steel and stainless steel | $118,750 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Tarantella | Steel, in 2 parts | $115,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | The Offering | Steel, in 3 parts | $106,250 | Sotheby's | Mar 2016 |
| 10 | Queen's Knight | Steel, in 2 parts | $98,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2008 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 19 | $22,860 |
| Sculpture | 86 | $19,397 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $1,185 |
| Prints | 15 | $1,143 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 13 | $65,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $5,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 57 | $4,063 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 153 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Mark Di Suvero is an American artist with 190 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,750. 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 Mark Di Suvero sold in 2026 for $44,450, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mark Di Suvero on OpeningBid →What is a Mark Di Suvero work worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Di Suvero work is $4,750.
The median Mark Di Suvero sculpture sells for $19,872 across 90 lots.
The median Mark Di Suvero print sells for $1,196 across 26 lots.
The median Mark Di Suvero work on paper sells for $1,625 across 17 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mark Di Suvero sculptures typically sell for $3,263–$19,397 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Di Suvero sculptures typically sell for $21,340–$62,500 (the middle half of 31 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 | 30 | $1,196† | $5,100 | 86.7% | 2026-01-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,688 | $4,688 | 50% | 2020-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $1,625† | $203,200 | 81% | 2025-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 102 | $19,872†‡ | $647,791 | 88.2% | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $162,539 | $647,791 | — | 2023-02-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mark Di Suvero's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $1,196 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,688, record $4,688. A typical Mark Di Suvero painting sells for around 3.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $162,539.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $364–$2,326† | $504† | $4,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $644–$2,310† | $1,198† | $4,410 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,000–$2,016 | $1,792 | $2,250 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $1,136–$2,438† | $1,185† | $5,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $3,263–$19,397† | $5,292† | $76,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $21,340–$62,500‡ | $50,000‡ | $181,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $58,050–$118,750† | $72,000† | $647,791 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $647,791 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $203,200 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $181,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $5,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $5,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,688 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Di Suvero worth?
Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Di Suvero work is $4,750. The median Mark Di Suvero sculpture sells for $19,872 across 90 lots. The median Mark Di Suvero print sells for $1,196 across 26 lots. The median Mark Di Suvero work on paper sells for $1,625 across 17 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mark Di Suvero sculptures typically sell for $3,263–$19,397 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Di Suvero sculptures typically sell for $21,340–$62,500 (the middle half of 31 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 Mark Di Suvero sculpture?
Based on 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Di Suvero sculpture is $19,872. 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 Mark Di Suvero's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Di Suvero sculpture is $647,791.
What is the average price of a Mark Di Suvero print?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Di Suvero print is $1,196. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mark Di Suvero's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Di Suvero print is $5,100.
What is the average price of a Mark Di Suvero work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Di Suvero work on paper is $1,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mark Di Suvero's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Di Suvero work on paper is $203,200.
What is the average price of a small Mark Di Suvero sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Di Suvero sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Mark Di Suvero sculpture?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Di Suvero sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mark Di Suvero's auction record?
Mark Di Suvero's auction record is $647,791, set in 2020.
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