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# Marsden Hartley (1877–1943)

## What is Marsden Hartley’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 167 auction results for Marsden Hartley at 20 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,880 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,632–$95,250, n=24). The auction record is $6,744,500 for Abstraction (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abstraction, 1912 | Oil paint | $6,744,500 | Christie's | May 2019 |
| 2 | Lighthouse, 1877 | Oil paint | $6,313,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Movement, Sails, 1916 | Oil paint | $1,874,500 | Christie's | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | On the Beach, 1940 | Oil paint | $1,865,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | Calm After Storm Off Hurricane Island, Vinal Haven, Maine, 1937 | Oil paint | $1,572,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | The Silence of High Noon | Oil on canvas | $1,538,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 7 | Landscape No. 39 (Little River, New Hampshire), 1877 | Oil on board | $1,387,500 | Bonhams | May 2017 |
| 8 | Trixie, 1916 | Oil paint | $1,008,000 | Christie's | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | White Sea Horse, 1877 | Oil paint | $965,000 | Christie's | Dec 2013 |
| 10 | Landscape with Single Cloud, 1922 | Oil paint | $876,500 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 61 | $182,500 |
| Works on paper | 32 | $10,200 |
| Other | 10 | $4,475 |
| Prints | 49 | $2,750 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $165,100 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $3,750 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 167 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marsden Hartley is an American artist with 195 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $11,700. 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 Marsden Hartley sold in 2026 for $167,700, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Marsden Hartley work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Marsden Hartley work worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marsden Hartley work is $11,700.

The median Marsden Hartley painting sells for $201,600 across 68 lots.

The median Marsden Hartley print sells for $2,850 across 52 lots.

The median Marsden Hartley work on paper sells for $10,180 across 36 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Marsden Hartley paintings typically sell for $116,500–$965,000 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Marsden Hartley prints typically sell for $1,960–$3,550 (the middle half of 43 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 | 56 | $2,850† | $9,600 | 92.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Paintings | 75 | $201,600†‡ | $6.7M | 90.7% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 37 | $10,180‡ | $189,000 | 97.3% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 54 | $294,500† | $6.7M | — | 2026-05-21 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Marsden Hartley's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (56 lots) median $2,850 with 92.9% sell-through. Paintings (75 lots) median $201,600, record $6,744,500. A typical Marsden Hartley painting sells for around 71× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 54 lots) the median is $294,500.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $1,960–$3,550† | $3,000† | $9,600 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,031–$2,375 | $2,250 | $2,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $63,500–$214,200‡ | $88,900‡ | $779,484 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $116,500–$965,000† | $262,500† | $6.7M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 29 | $3,250–$10,200‡ | $7,680‡ | $30,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $38,750–$135,579 | $52,920 | $189,000 |

‡ 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 | 2019 | $6.7M |
| Paintings | 2008 | $6.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $189,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $163,844 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $9,600 |

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 Marsden Hartley worth?

Across 165 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marsden Hartley work is $11,700. The median Marsden Hartley painting sells for $201,600 across 68 lots. The median Marsden Hartley print sells for $2,850 across 52 lots. The median Marsden Hartley work on paper sells for $10,180 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Marsden Hartley paintings typically sell for $116,500–$965,000 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Marsden Hartley prints typically sell for $1,960–$3,550 (the middle half of 43 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 Marsden Hartley painting?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marsden Hartley painting is $201,600. 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 Marsden Hartley's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marsden Hartley painting is $6,744,500.

### What is the average price of a Marsden Hartley print?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marsden Hartley print is $2,850. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marsden Hartley's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marsden Hartley print is $9,600.

### What is the average price of a Marsden Hartley work on paper?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marsden Hartley work on paper is $10,180. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Marsden Hartley's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marsden Hartley work on paper is $189,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Marsden Hartley painting?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Marsden Hartley painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $262,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Marsden Hartley print?

Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marsden Hartley print (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marsden Hartley's auction record?

Marsden Hartley's auction record is $6,744,500, set in 2019.

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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, “Marsden Hartley auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marsden-hartley (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.