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# Markus Prachensky (1932–2011)

## What is Markus Prachensky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 647 auction results for Markus Prachensky at 13 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,723 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,263–$15,270, n=26). The auction record is $115,223 for Rouges différents sur blanc (2009, Ketterer Kunst). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rouges différents sur blanc | Lacquer on canvas | $115,223 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2009 |
| 2 | Berlin I-63, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $107,950 | Christie's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Rouges différents sur noir, 1957 | Oil on canvas | $83,941 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2015 |
| 4 | Maremma, 1985 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $82,704 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | "rot und blau Berlin - 1966", 1966 | Oil on canvas; framed | $76,874 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 6 | Etruria orizontale, 1984 | Acrylic on canvas | $75,186 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Ladas, Luras & Bilella, 1994 | Acrylic on canvas; framed | $69,171 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |
| 8 | California revisited, acrylic on canvas, 2001 | Acrylic on canvas | $66,617 | Dorotheum | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | "S. Angelo-Duke-C Size-I", 1977 | Oil on canvas; framed | $65,630 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | "rot und grün - Berlin 1966", 1966 | Oil on canvas; framed | $65,298 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 81 | $45,111 |
| Works on paper | 87 | $9,805 |
| Other | 38 | $5,951 |
| Prints | 59 | $2,908 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $50,330 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 174 | $8,270 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $5,382 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 647 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Markus Prachensky is an Austrian artist with 697 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,633. 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 Prachensky sold in 2026 for $7,686, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Markus Prachensky work worth?

Across 603 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Prachensky work is $3,633.

The median Markus Prachensky painting sells for $41,521 across 59 lots.

The median Markus Prachensky work on paper sells for $9,102 across 56 lots.

The median Markus Prachensky print sells for $2,748 across 27 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Prachensky work on papers typically sell for $7,747–$12,125 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Markus Prachensky paintings typically sell for $39,096–$54,518 (the middle half of 37 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 | 31 | $2,748‡ | $5,714 | 87.1% | 2026-09-23 |
| Paintings | 59 | $41,521‡ | $115,223 | — | 2026-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 58 | $9,102‡ | $21,052 | 96.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 33 | $63,441‡ | $165,394‡ | — | 2026-02-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Markus Prachensky's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (31 lots) median $2,748 with 87.1% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $41,521, record $115,223. A typical Markus Prachensky painting sells for around 15× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 33 lots) the median is $63,441.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $1,780–$3,308‡ | $2,748‡ | $5,714 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $10,756–$31,306‡ | $22,372‡ | $56,049 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $39,096–$54,518‡ | $45,409‡ | $115,223 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $7,747–$12,125‡ | $9,774‡ | $21,052 |

‡ 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 | 2009 | $115,223 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $107,950 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $21,052 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $18,045 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $5,714 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $4,210 |

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 Markus Prachensky worth?

Across 603 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus Prachensky work is $3,633. The median Markus Prachensky painting sells for $41,521 across 59 lots. The median Markus Prachensky work on paper sells for $9,102 across 56 lots. The median Markus Prachensky print sells for $2,748 across 27 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Markus Prachensky work on papers typically sell for $7,747–$12,125 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Markus Prachensky paintings typically sell for $39,096–$54,518 (the middle half of 37 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 Prachensky painting?

Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Prachensky painting is $41,521. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Markus Prachensky's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Prachensky painting is $115,223.

### What is the average price of a Markus Prachensky work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Prachensky work on paper is $9,102. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Markus Prachensky's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Prachensky work on paper is $21,052.

### What is the average price of a Markus Prachensky print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Markus Prachensky print is $2,748. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Markus Prachensky's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Markus Prachensky print is $5,714.

### What is the average price of a medium Markus Prachensky work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Markus Prachensky work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a large Markus Prachensky painting?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Markus Prachensky painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $45,409, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Markus Prachensky's auction record?

Markus Prachensky's auction record is $165,394, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Markus Prachensky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/markus-prachensky (updated 2026-11-02).

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.