Mark Tansey (b. 1949)
What is Mark Tansey’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Mark Tansey at 6 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $228,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $94,800–$4,179,250, n=12). The auction record is $11,824,500 for Triumph Over Mastery II (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triumph Over Mastery II, 1987 | Oil paint | $11,824,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | Mont Sainte-Victoire #1, 1987 | Oil paint | $7,200,000 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 3 | Land Fall, 2007 | Oil paint | $5,765,000 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Hedge, 2011 | Oil paint | $5,653,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 5 | Invisible Hand, 2011 | Oil paint | $5,317,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 6 | Nature’s Ape, 1984 | Oil paint | $5,174,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | The Myth of Depth, 1984 | Oil paint | $4,686,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | On Photography (Homage to Susan Sontag), 1982 | On Photography (Homage to Susan Sontag) | $4,674,500 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 9 | Revelever, 2012 | Oil paint | $4,645,000 | Phillips | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Installing the Lens, 1993 | Oil paint | $4,500,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $1,578,500 |
| Other | 5 | $107,100 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $96,986 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 36 | $2,987,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $421,900 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $98,723 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Mark Tansey is an American artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $509,000.
A work by Mark Tansey sold in 2026 for $4,024,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Tansey work is $509,000.
The median Mark Tansey painting sells for $1,877,100 across 53 lots.
The median Mark Tansey work on paper sells for $96,986 across 20 lots.
The median Mark Tansey print sells for $2,040 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Mark Tansey paintings typically sell for $1,848,500–$4,262,000 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $2,040 | $2,520 | — | 2024-07-23 |
| Paintings | 58 | $1.9M | $11.8M | 91.4% | 2026-07-29 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $96,986 | $294,562 | 90.9% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $4.7M | $4.7M | — | 2010-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 60 | $1.2M | $11.8M | — | 2026-05-15 |
Mark Tansey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $2,040. Paintings (58 lots) median $1,877,100, record $11,824,500. A typical Mark Tansey painting sells for around 920× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 60 lots) the median is $1,212,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $120,000–$212,500 | $139,700 | $428,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $321,100–$906,000 | $666,750 | $3.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 35 | $1.8M–$4.3M | $2.9M | $11.8M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $45,525–$121,025 | $88,994 | $294,562 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $11.8M |
| Paintings | 2024 | $7.2M |
| Photography | 2010 | $4.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $294,562 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $177,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,520 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,040 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Tansey worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Tansey work is $509,000. The median Mark Tansey painting sells for $1,877,100 across 53 lots. The median Mark Tansey work on paper sells for $96,986 across 20 lots. The median Mark Tansey print sells for $2,040 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mark Tansey paintings typically sell for $1,848,500–$4,262,000 (the middle half of 35 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Mark Tansey painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Tansey painting is $1,877,100.
What is Mark Tansey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Tansey painting is $11,824,500.
What is the average price of a Mark Tansey work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Tansey work on paper is $96,986.
What is Mark Tansey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Tansey work on paper is $294,562.
What is the average price of a large Mark Tansey painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mark Tansey painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $2,934,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Mark Tansey work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Tansey work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $88,994, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Mark Tansey's auction record?
Mark Tansey's auction record is $11,824,500, set in 2023.
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