> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/markus · updated 2026-11-03

# Markus (b. 1928)

Markus is a German artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $5,489. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Markus is recorded as sold in 2020 for $5,489; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Markus work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus work is $5,489.

The median Markus painting sells for $20,539 across 4 lots.

The median Markus work on paper sells for $2,305 across 1 lots.

The median Markus sculpture sells for $9,128 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $364‡ | $364‡ | — | 2012-11-28 |
| Paintings | 4 | $20,539‡ | $155,428‡ | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,305‡ | $2,305‡ | 50% | 2009-12-03 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $9,128‡ | $12,767‡ | — | 2020-06-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $559‡ | $559‡ | — | 2008-04-30 |

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

Markus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $364. Paintings (4 lots) median $20,539, record $155,428. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Markus painting sells for around 56× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $155,428‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $28,770‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $12,767‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $5,489‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,305‡ |
| Photography | 2008 | $559‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $364‡ |

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

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 worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Markus work is $5,489. The median Markus painting sells for $20,539 across 4 lots. The median Markus work on paper sells for $2,305 across 1 lots. The median Markus sculpture sells for $9,128 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Markus's auction record?

Markus's auction record is $155,428, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Markus auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/markus (updated 2026-11-03).

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.