Mark Tobey (1890–1976)
Mark Tobey is an American artist with 300 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $900. 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 Tobey is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,619; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mark Tobey on OpeningBid →What is a Mark Tobey work worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Tobey work is $900.
The median Mark Tobey print sells for $521 across 68 lots.
The median Mark Tobey painting sells for $16,885 across 14 lots.
The median Mark Tobey work on paper sells for $3,120 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Mark Tobey prints typically sell for $268–$1,585 (the middle half of 40 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 | 212 | $521†‡ | $18,297 | 32.1% | 2026-01-25 |
| Paintings | 22 | $16,885† | $525,489 | 63.6% | 2023-12-01 |
| Works on Paper | 21 | $3,120†‡ | $561,172 | 71.4% | 2022-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $352,673 | $561,172 | — | 2016-05-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mark Tobey's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (212 lots) median $521 with 32.1% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $16,885, record $525,489. A typical Mark Tobey painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $352,673.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $268–$1,585†‡ | $502†‡ | $4,329† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $346–$2,567†‡ | $834†‡ | $18,297 |
† 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) | 12 | $8,433–$30,957† | $13,465† | $525,489 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,584–$3,330†‡ | $2,292†‡ | $9,656† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $14,017–$118,587‡ | $62,500‡ | $561,172 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $561,172 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $525,489 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $456,101 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $118,587 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $18,297 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $7,619‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mark Tobey worth?
Across 109 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Tobey work is $900. The median Mark Tobey print sells for $521 across 68 lots. The median Mark Tobey painting sells for $16,885 across 14 lots. The median Mark Tobey work on paper sells for $3,120 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Mark Tobey prints typically sell for $268–$1,585 (the middle half of 40 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 Tobey print?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Tobey print is $521. 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 Tobey's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Tobey print is $18,297.
What is the average price of a Mark Tobey painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Tobey painting is $16,885. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Mark Tobey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Tobey painting is $525,489.
What is the average price of a Mark Tobey work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Tobey work on paper is $3,120. 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 Tobey's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Tobey work on paper is $561,172.
What is the average price of a small Mark Tobey print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mark Tobey print (small (under 50 cm)) is $502, 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 medium Mark Tobey print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mark Tobey print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $834, 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 Tobey's auction record?
Mark Tobey's auction record is $561,172, set in 2008.
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