Mark Freeman (1908–2003)
What is Mark Freeman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 53 auction results for Mark Freeman at 10 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $687 including buyer’s premium (middle half $638–$896, n=5). The auction record is $4,160 for Manhattan Backdrops (2018, Swann Auction Galleries). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spotlight on Manhattan, 1931 | Pencil | $3,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan Backdrops, 1932 | Lithograph | $4,160 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2018 |
| 2 | The City Sleeps, 1938 | Lithograph on cream wove paper | $2,750 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2018 |
| 3 | Manhattan Backdrops, 1930 | Lithograph | $2,500 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | Second Avenue "El", 1933-1934 | Lithograph | $2,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2023 |
| 5 | Second Avenue "El", 1908 | Lithograph, on wove paper | $2,142 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 6 | Three lithographs | Lithographs | $2,125 | Swann Auction Galleries | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | 2nd Avenue "El.", 1933 | Lithograph | $2,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2010 |
| 8 | The City Sleeps, 1947 | Lithograph | $2,040 | Swann Auction Galleries | Sep 2010 |
| 9 | Second Avenue "El", 1933 | Lithograph | $2,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 47 | $960 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $960 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $294 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 53 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Mark Freeman is an American artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $960. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Mark Freeman sold in 2025 for $1,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Mark Freeman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Mark Freeman on OpeningBid →What is a Mark Freeman work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Freeman work is $960.
The median Mark Freeman print sells for $960 across 50 lots.
The median Mark Freeman work on paper sells for $750 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mark Freeman prints typically sell for $726–$1,760 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 54 | $960‡ | $4,160 | 92.6% | 2026-09-18 |
| Paintings | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $750 | $3,250 | — | 2025-06-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,250 | $4,160 | — | 2018-09-20 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $726–$1,760 | $980 | $4,160 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $294–$435‡ | $300‡ | $1,035 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $4,160 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $750 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Freeman worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Freeman work is $960. The median Mark Freeman print sells for $960 across 50 lots. The median Mark Freeman work on paper sells for $750 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mark Freeman prints typically sell for $726–$1,760 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Mark Freeman print?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Freeman print is $960. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mark Freeman's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Freeman print is $4,160.
What is the average price of a small Mark Freeman print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Freeman print (small (under 50 cm)) is $980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mark Freeman's auction record?
Mark Freeman's auction record is $4,160, set in 2018.
See the full Mark Freeman record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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