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# Marvin Cherney (1925–1966)

Marvin Cherney is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $362. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marvin Cherney sold in 2005 for $1,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marvin Cherney work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Cherney work is $362.

The median Marvin Cherney work on paper sells for $125 across 1 lots.

The median Marvin Cherney painting sells for $850 across 2 lots.

The median Marvin Cherney print sells for $600 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $600 | $600 | — | 2002-05-23 |
| Paintings | 2 | $850† | $1,600 | — | 2021-07-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $125 | $125 | 50% | 2026-05-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Marvin Cherney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $600. Paintings (2 lots) median $850, record $1,600.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $1,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $125 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $100† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Marvin Cherney worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Cherney work is $362. The median Marvin Cherney work on paper sells for $125 across 1 lots. The median Marvin Cherney painting sells for $850 across 2 lots. The median Marvin Cherney print sells for $600 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marvin Cherney's auction record?

Marvin Cherney's auction record is $1,600, set in 2005.

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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, “Marvin Cherney auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marvin-cherney (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.