Markus Linnenbrink (b. 1961)
What is Markus Linnenbrink’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Markus Linnenbrink at 12 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,985 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,627–$8,159, n=7). The auction record is $33,842 for Things'll be good again (2017, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Things'll be good again, 2007 | Mixed media ("epoxid" resin, colour pigments) on wood; unframed | $33,842 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| 2 | MOREORLESSMONO, 2008 | Jeweils Epoxidharz und Pigment auf Holz | $27,246 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Wechsel II, 2003 | Painting | $25,405 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Is Nothing, 2004 | Wax | $18,750 | Rago Arts | Jun 2022 |
| 5 | S.O.T., 1998 | Linen | $15,240 | Phillips | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Ich mag dein Grün, 2004 | Epoxidharz und Acryl auf Leinwand, über Holzplatte gespannt | $15,136 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2023 |
| 7 | Yellow Finch Loose White, 2004 | Panel | $12,700 | Phillips | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Wolley Yellow, 1999 | Acrylic paint | $12,500 | Rago Arts | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Portugal III, 2000 | Wood | $9,450 | Wright | Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Unidentical Twins II/10, 2000 | Epoxidharz auf Leinwand | $9,202 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $8,750 |
| Other | 11 | $5,177 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $18,750 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $7,277 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $5,621 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Markus Linnenbrink is a German artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $5,177. 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 Markus Linnenbrink sold in 2026 for $9,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Markus Linnenbrink on OpeningBid →What is a Markus Linnenbrink work worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Linnenbrink work is $5,177.
The median Markus Linnenbrink painting sells for $7,976 across 15 lots.
The median Markus Linnenbrink work on paper sells for $843 across 7 lots.
The median Markus Linnenbrink sculpture sells for $6,303 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $7,976†‡ | $25,405 | 83.3% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $843‡ | $4,663‡ | — | 2022-09-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $6,303 | $15,240 | — | 2025-09-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,246 | $33,842 | — | 2025-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,080–$8,750 | $7,362 | $9,202 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $771–$8,820† | $7,568† | $12,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,976–$15,136‡ | $10,866‡ | $25,405 |
† 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 | 2021 | $25,405 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $15,240 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $15,136 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $12,700 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $4,663‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,750 |
‡ 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 Markus Linnenbrink worth?
Across 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Linnenbrink work is $5,177. The median Markus Linnenbrink painting sells for $7,976 across 15 lots. The median Markus Linnenbrink work on paper sells for $843 across 7 lots. The median Markus Linnenbrink sculpture sells for $6,303 across 6 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 Markus Linnenbrink painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Linnenbrink painting is $7,976. 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 Markus Linnenbrink's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Linnenbrink painting is $25,405.
What is Markus Linnenbrink's auction record?
Markus Linnenbrink's auction record is $33,842, set in 2017.
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