> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-innerst · updated 2026-11-03

# Mark Innerst (b. 1957)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Mark Innerst at 6 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,065 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,730–$16,063, n=10). The auction record is $48,260 for Astor Place (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astor Place, 2000 | Oil and acrylic on board, in artist's chosen frame | $48,260 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | First Avenue, 1988 | Acrylic paint | $38,100 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 3 | Reserve, 1986 | Oil and acrylic on board, in artist’s chosen frame | $35,560 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Distant View, 1988 | Painting | $35,280 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 5 | Pocketwatch, 1988 | Oil on board, in artist’s chosen frame | $33,020 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 6 | Like Castles in Germany, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas, in artist's frame | $22,860 | Christie's | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Study for Daylight Savings Time, 1986 | Oil and acrylic on board, in artist's frame | $20,320 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Astor Place, 1996 | Acrylic paint | $17,780 | Christie's | Sep 2025 |
| 9 | At the Base of the Library Tower, 1957 | Acrylic on canvas in artist's wood frame | $16,640 | Bonhams | Feb 2026 |
| 10 | A Storm As It Passes Between Relay Stations, 1982 | Oil on board, in artist's chosen frame | $16,510 | Sotheby's | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 31 | $10,251 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $13,860 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $5,678 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Innerst is an American artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $10,166.

A work by Mark Innerst sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mark Innerst work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Innerst work is $10,166.

The median Mark Innerst painting sells for $10,438 across 34 lots.

The median Mark Innerst work on paper sells for $1,444 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Mark Innerst paintings typically sell for $4,032–$12,065 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $10,438 | $48,260 | — | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $1,444 | $2,000 | 66.7% | 2023-12-15 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $4,032–$12,065 | $7,638 | $35,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $9,525–$33,020 | $13,860 | $48,260 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $48,260 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $38,100 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $889 |

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 Innerst worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Innerst work is $10,166. The median Mark Innerst painting sells for $10,438 across 34 lots. The median Mark Innerst work on paper sells for $1,444 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mark Innerst paintings typically sell for $4,032–$12,065 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

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

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Innerst painting is $10,438.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Innerst painting is $48,260.

### What is the average price of a small Mark Innerst painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Innerst painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Mark Innerst painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Innerst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Mark Innerst's auction record is $48,260, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mark Innerst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-innerst (updated 2026-11-03).

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.