Markus Pernhart (1824–1871)
Markus Pernhart is an Austrian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $22,543. 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 Pernhart sold in 2025 for $30,196, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Markus Pernhart on OpeningBid →What is a Markus Pernhart work worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Pernhart work is $22,543.
The median Markus Pernhart painting sells for $28,570 across 20 lots.
The median Markus Pernhart work on paper sells for $3,007 across 5 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 | 20 | $28,570‡ | $220,875‡ | — | 2023-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $3,007 | $6,767 | — | 2020-12-15 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $13,533–$22,556‡ | $18,045‡ | $67,667 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $27,067–$56,214 | $41,352 | $82,704 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,654–$3,308 | $3,007 | $6,767 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $220,875‡ |
| Paintings | 2020 | $82,704 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $6,767 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,308 |
‡ 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 Pernhart worth?
Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Pernhart work is $22,543. The median Markus Pernhart painting sells for $28,570 across 20 lots. The median Markus Pernhart work on paper sells for $3,007 across 5 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 Pernhart painting?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Pernhart painting is $28,570. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Markus Pernhart's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Pernhart painting is $220,875. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Markus Pernhart painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Pernhart painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $41,352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Markus Pernhart's auction record?
Markus Pernhart's auction record is $220,875, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Markus Pernhart record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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