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# Mark Grotjahn (b. 1968)

## What is Mark Grotjahn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 218 auction results for Mark Grotjahn at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $129,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,400–$320,000, n=25). The auction record is $16,767,500 for Untitled (S III Released to France Face 43.14) (2017, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (S III Released to France Face 43.14), 2011 | Oil paint | $16,767,500 | Christie's | May 2017 |
| 2 | Untitled (Circus No. 12 Face 44.30), 2014 | Oil paint | $9,809,000 | Phillips | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Untitled (Side Swiped and Carved Face 41.32), 2010 | Oil paint | $7,500,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled (In and Out of the Darkness Face 43.01), 2011 | Oil paint | $6,045,000 | Christie's | May 2014 |
| 5 | Untitled (Standard Lotus XVI Face 44.15), 2013 | Oil paint | $4,295,000 | Phillips | May 2023 |
| 6 | Untitled (Yellow White Face Cut Out Eyes Green Iris II 41.14), 2010 | Oil paint | $4,197,000 | Christie's | May 2015 |
| 7 | Untitled (Red Butterfly II Yellow), 2008 | Oil paint | $4,170,500 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 8 | Untitled (Orange Butterfly Green M 2003 G), 2003 | Painting | $3,637,000 | Phillips | Nov 2013 |
| 9 | Untitled (Mouth of Japanese Tiger 41.41), 2010 | Oil paint | $3,540,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 10 | Untitled (Standard Lotus XI Face 44.10), 2012 | Oil paint | $3,540,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $1,021,692 |
| Works on paper | 94 | $188,250 |
| Other | 26 | $98,425 |
| Sculpture | 21 | $75,600 |
| Prints | 5 | $733 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 70 | $876,250 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $204,873 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $32,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 218 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Grotjahn is an American artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $200,250. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Mark Grotjahn sold in 2026 for $320,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Mark Grotjahn works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Mark Grotjahn work worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Grotjahn work is $200,250.

The median Mark Grotjahn work on paper sells for $189,000 across 110 lots.

The median Mark Grotjahn painting sells for $984,598 across 64 lots.

The median Mark Grotjahn sculpture sells for $75,600 across 19 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Grotjahn work on papers typically sell for $97,491–$293,000 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Mark Grotjahn paintings typically sell for $713,558–$3,472,500 (the middle half of 38 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 | 13 | $1,288‡ | $8,638 | 76.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 68 | $984,598 | $16.8M | 94.1% | 2026-10-01 |
| Works on Paper | 120 | $189,000 | $1.9M | 91.7% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $75,600 | $519,000 | 95% | 2025-11-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 50% | 2017-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 141 | $437,000 | $16.8M | — | 2026-10-01 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Mark Grotjahn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $1,288 with 76.9% sell-through. Paintings (68 lots) median $984,598, record $16,767,500. A typical Mark Grotjahn painting sells for around 765× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 141 lots) the median is $437,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $449–$1,394 | $850 | $8,638 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $20,000–$33,020 | $25,039 | $277,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $252,000–$965,895 | $378,000 | $2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $713,558–$3.5M | $1.5M | $16.8M |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $21,448–$108,202 | $62,500 | $219,466 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $97,491–$293,000 | $193,387 | $678,910 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $475,625–$916,875 | $735,065 | $1.9M |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,136–$22,159 | $4,364 | $88,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $47,880–$213,443 | $97,650 | $293,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $85,000–$250,000 | $88,200 | $519,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $16.8M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1.4M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $519,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $293,000 |
| Photography | 2017 | $75,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $8,638 |

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 Mark Grotjahn worth?

Across 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Grotjahn work is $200,250. The median Mark Grotjahn work on paper sells for $189,000 across 110 lots. The median Mark Grotjahn painting sells for $984,598 across 64 lots. The median Mark Grotjahn sculpture sells for $75,600 across 19 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Grotjahn work on papers typically sell for $97,491–$293,000 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Mark Grotjahn paintings typically sell for $713,558–$3,472,500 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Grotjahn work on paper is $189,000.

### What is Mark Grotjahn's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Grotjahn work on paper is $1,872,500.

### What is the average price of a Mark Grotjahn painting?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Grotjahn painting is $984,598.

### What is Mark Grotjahn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Grotjahn painting is $16,767,500.

### What is the average price of a Mark Grotjahn sculpture?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Grotjahn sculpture is $75,600.

### What is Mark Grotjahn's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Grotjahn sculpture is $519,000.

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

Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Grotjahn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $193,387, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Mark Grotjahn painting?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Grotjahn painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,523,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mark Grotjahn's auction record?

Mark Grotjahn's auction record is $16,767,500, set in 2017.

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