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

# Mark Hipper (1960–2010)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Mark Hipper at 3 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $274 including buyer’s premium (middle half $107–$455, n=10). The auction record is $824 for Good Girl (2026, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Girl, 1998 | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $824 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Male Body Mask with Erection | — | $552 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 3 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Girls Playing with Hula Hoop, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $498 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 4 | Untitled Bust | Carved wood and pyrography | $324 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Penis | Carved wood | $288 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 6 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Crouching Nude | Charcoal and oil on canvas | $260 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 7 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Penis Study II | Oil on canvas | $193 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Torso | — | $128 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Male Body Mask with Erection | — | $117 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |
| 10 | Mark Hipper (South Africa, 1960 - 2010), Seated Nude | Oil on canvas | $104 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $193 |
| Other | 6 | $123 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Hipper is a South African artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $63. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mark Hipper sold in 2026 for $288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mark Hipper work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Hipper work is $63.

The median Mark Hipper work on paper sells for $56 across 8 lots.

The median Mark Hipper painting sells for $824 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $824 | $824 | — | 2026-02-21 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $56† | $126† | 80% | 2026-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $56–$63† | $56† | $126† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $824 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $126† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $63† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hipper worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Hipper work is $63. The median Mark Hipper work on paper sells for $56 across 8 lots. The median Mark Hipper painting sells for $824 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Mark Hipper's auction record is $824, set in 2026.

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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, “Mark Hipper auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-hipper (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.