Markus Oehlen (b. 1956)
Markus Oehlen is a German artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,940. 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 Oehlen sold in 2026 for $36,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Markus Oehlen on OpeningBid →What is a Markus Oehlen work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Oehlen work is $7,940.
The median Markus Oehlen painting sells for $18,213 across 31 lots.
The median Markus Oehlen print sells for $659 across 15 lots.
The median Markus Oehlen work on paper sells for $6,720 across 7 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Markus Oehlen paintings typically sell for $14,599–$23,884 (the middle half of 27 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 | 25 | $659†‡ | $24,977 | 60% | 2025-06-25 |
| Paintings | 37 | $18,213†‡ | $76,724 | 83.8% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $6,720†‡ | $14,400 | 53.8% | 2022-09-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $3,015 | $3,015 | — | 2023-12-02 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $41,571 | $76,724 | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Markus Oehlen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (25 lots) median $659 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (37 lots) median $18,213, record $76,724. A typical Markus Oehlen painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $41,571.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $472–$2,031†‡ | $665†‡ | $3,692‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $14,599–$23,884†‡ | $19,490†‡ | $76,724 |
† 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 | 2023 | $76,724 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $70,569 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $24,977 |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $21,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $14,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,096 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,015 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Markus Oehlen worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Oehlen work is $7,940. The median Markus Oehlen painting sells for $18,213 across 31 lots. The median Markus Oehlen print sells for $659 across 15 lots. The median Markus Oehlen work on paper sells for $6,720 across 7 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Markus Oehlen paintings typically sell for $14,599–$23,884 (the middle half of 27 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 Markus Oehlen painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Oehlen painting is $18,213. 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 Oehlen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Oehlen painting is $76,724.
What is the average price of a Markus Oehlen print?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Oehlen print is $659. 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 Oehlen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Oehlen print is $24,977.
What is the average price of a Markus Oehlen work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Oehlen work on paper is $6,720. 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 Oehlen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Oehlen work on paper is $14,400.
What is the average price of a large Markus Oehlen painting?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Markus Oehlen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $19,490, 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 Markus Oehlen print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Oehlen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $665, 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 Markus Oehlen's auction record?
Markus Oehlen's auction record is $76,724, set in 2023.
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