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# Marlene Dumas (b. 1953)

Marlene Dumas is a South African artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $21,956. 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 Marlene Dumas sold in 2026 for $103,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marlene Dumas work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Dumas work is $21,956.

The median Marlene Dumas work on paper sells for $30,782 across 31 lots.

The median Marlene Dumas print sells for $2,002 across 19 lots.

The median Marlene Dumas painting sells for $168,916 across 10 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Marlene Dumas work on papers typically sell for $15,514–$35,342 (the middle half of 26 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 | 26 | $2,002‡ | $29,095 | 73.1% | 2026-04-08 |
| Paintings | 10 | $168,916 | $3.1M | — | 2024-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $30,782‡ | $259,499 | — | 2026-04-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $259,499 | $3.1M | — | 2026-04-16 |

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

Marlene Dumas's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $2,002 with 73.1% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $168,916, record $3,145,135. A typical Marlene Dumas painting sells for around 84× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $259,499.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $508–$1,257‡ | $705‡ | $4,133 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,204–$9,305‡ | $2,002‡ | $29,095 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $12,069–$16,520 | $16,240 | $24,007 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $21,956–$415,986 | $324,458 | $582,873 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $15,514–$35,342‡ | $30,433‡ | $103,202 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $31,329–$127,015 | $121,259 | $259,499 |

‡ 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 | 2020 | $3.1M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $582,873 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $259,499 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $127,015 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $29,095 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $24,007 |

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 Marlene Dumas worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marlene Dumas work is $21,956. The median Marlene Dumas work on paper sells for $30,782 across 31 lots. The median Marlene Dumas print sells for $2,002 across 19 lots. The median Marlene Dumas painting sells for $168,916 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Marlene Dumas work on papers typically sell for $15,514–$35,342 (the middle half of 26 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 Marlene Dumas work on paper?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marlene Dumas work on paper is $30,782. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marlene Dumas's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marlene Dumas work on paper is $259,499.

### What is the average price of a Marlene Dumas print?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marlene Dumas print is $2,002. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marlene Dumas's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marlene Dumas print is $29,095.

### What is the average price of a small Marlene Dumas work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marlene Dumas work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marlene Dumas's auction record?

Marlene Dumas's auction record is $3,145,135, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marlene Dumas auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marlene-dumas (updated 2026-11-01).

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.