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# Mark Kostabi (b. 1960)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 262 auction results for Mark Kostabi at 54 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,905 including buyer’s premium (middle half $391–$3,856, n=30). The auction record is $11,599 for It's a Kostabi World (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | It's a Kostabi World, 1986-89 | Acrylic paint | $11,599 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 2 | Gregor massage therapist, 1989 | Olio su tela | $9,804 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jul 2025 |
| 3 | Virtual metaphysics | — | $6,866 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 4 | Potlatches, 1990 | Olio su tela | $6,772 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Profit from pity, 1989 | Olio su tela | $6,614 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Dress for Success, 1987 | Painting | $5,895 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Aug 2023 |
| 7 | A perfect world, 1995 | Olio su tela | $5,640 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 8 | Service, 1986 | Bronze | $5,588 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 9 | That 17th Century Show, 1960 | Acrylic on canvas | $5,027 | Aste Bolaffi | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Materialism #2, 1982 | Acrylic paint | $5,000 | Wright | Apr 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 56 | $2,701 |
| Other | 16 | $595 |
| Prints | 8 | $304 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $222 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $3,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $2,006 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $482 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 262 results from 54 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mark Kostabi is an American artist with 552 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,680. 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 Kostabi sold in 2026 for $1,995, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Mark Kostabi works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Mark Kostabi work worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Kostabi work is $1,680.

The median Mark Kostabi painting sells for $2,462 across 151 lots.

The median Mark Kostabi work on paper sells for $395 across 33 lots.

The median Mark Kostabi print sells for $316 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Kostabi paintings typically sell for $1,651–$2,947 (the middle half of 73 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Mark Kostabi paintings typically sell for $2,173–$5,308 (the middle half of 41 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 | 37 | $316†‡ | $2,928‡ | 78.4% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 183 | $2,462†‡ | $11,599 | 82.5% | 2026-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $395†‡ | $2,758‡ | 56.9% | 2026-06-09 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,572 | $5,588 | 75% | 2026-10-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 12 | $7,625†‡ | $11,599 | — | 2026-01-29 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mark Kostabi's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (37 lots) median $316 with 78.4% sell-through. Paintings (183 lots) median $2,462, record $11,599. A typical Mark Kostabi painting sells for around 7.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 12 lots) the median is $7,625.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $189–$390†‡ | $293†‡ | $452‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $946–$1,731†‡ | $1,033†‡ | $4,241‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 73 | $1,651–$2,947†‡ | $2,207†‡ | $10,112‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $2,173–$5,308†‡ | $3,318†‡ | $11,599 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $121–$644†‡ | $391†‡ | $2,758‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $200–$626†‡ | $424†‡ | $911† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $11,599 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $10,112‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,588 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $4,572 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,928‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,758‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,197‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,680 |

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

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 Kostabi worth?

Across 258 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Kostabi work is $1,680. The median Mark Kostabi painting sells for $2,462 across 151 lots. The median Mark Kostabi work on paper sells for $395 across 33 lots. The median Mark Kostabi print sells for $316 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Mark Kostabi paintings typically sell for $1,651–$2,947 (the middle half of 73 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Mark Kostabi paintings typically sell for $2,173–$5,308 (the middle half of 41 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 Kostabi painting?

Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Kostabi painting is $2,462. 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 Kostabi's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Kostabi painting is $11,599.

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

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Kostabi work on paper is $395. 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 Kostabi's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Kostabi work on paper is $2,758. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Mark Kostabi print?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Kostabi print is $316. 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 Kostabi's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Kostabi print is $2,928. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Based on 73 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Kostabi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,207, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Mark Kostabi painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Kostabi painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,318, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Kostabi's auction record?

Mark Kostabi's auction record is $11,599, set in 2006.

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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 Kostabi auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-kostabi (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.