> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-twain · updated 2026-11-01

# Mark Twain (1835–1910)

Mark Twain is an American artist with 99 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $679. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mark Twain sold in 2023 for $5,733, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mark Twain work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Twain work is $679.

The median Mark Twain photograph sells for $2,000 across 13 lots.

The median Mark Twain print sells for $64 across 6 lots.

The median Mark Twain work on paper sells for $1,234 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 11 | $64 | $115 | 54.5% | 1998-11-21 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,234 | $4,750 | — | 2017-05-16 |
| Photography | 14 | $2,000 | $5,733 | 92.9% | 2023-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,750 | $15,000 | — | 2023-12-12 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $5,733 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $4,750 |
| Photography | 2017 | $3,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $2,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $115 |
| Prints & Editions | 1998 | $109 |

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 Twain worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mark Twain work is $679. The median Mark Twain photograph sells for $2,000 across 13 lots. The median Mark Twain print sells for $64 across 6 lots. The median Mark Twain work on paper sells for $1,234 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mark Twain photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Twain photograph is $2,000.

### What is Mark Twain's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Twain photograph is $5,733.

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

Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mark Twain print is $64.

### What is Mark Twain's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mark Twain print is $115.

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

Mark Twain's auction record is $15,000, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Mark Twain auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mark-twain (updated 2026-11-01).

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.