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# Marvin Lipofsky (1938–2016)

## What is Marvin Lipofsky’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Marvin Lipofsky at 9 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,016 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,419–$9,955, n=7). The auction record is $18,900 for Frauenau Group #8, c. 2000 (2019, Freeman's Hindman). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frauenau Group #8, c. 2000, 2000 | Blown and cut glass | $18,900 | Freeman's Hindman | May 2019 |
| 2 | IGS VII #3, 2000 | Mold-blown glass, cut, sandblasted and acid-polished | $16,640 | Rago Arts | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | IGS VI #4, 1997 | Glass | $16,380 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| 4 | Frauenau Group 2, 2000 | Glass | $15,075 | Bonhams | Apr 2019 |
| 5 | California Color Series #2, 1986 | Glass | $13,970 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 6 | Australian Landscape 2004 #9, 2004 | Blown glass | $11,475 | Bonhams | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Stockholm Series #11, 1938 | Cut and sandblasted mold-blown glass | $10,000 | Neal Auction Company | Sep 2015 |
| 8 | Sculpture from the California Storm series, 1982 | Printing ink | $7,500 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 9 | San Jose Group 2004-6 #2, 2004 | Blown glass | $6,144 | Bonhams | Oct 2023 |
| 10 | Stockholm Series #13, 1989 | Glass | $6,048 | Rago Arts | Oct 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 40 | $3,339 |
| Other | 6 | $1,881 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $3,125 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 9 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Marvin Lipofsky is an American artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,074. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marvin Lipofsky sold in 2026 for $16,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marvin Lipofsky work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Lipofsky work is $3,074.

The median Marvin Lipofsky sculpture sells for $3,465 across 4 lots.

The median Marvin Lipofsky print sells for $250 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 | $250 | $250 | — | 2024-05-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $3,465 | $7,500 | — | 2024-05-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,640 | $18,900 | — | 2026-09-17 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $7,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $5,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $250 |

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 Lipofsky worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Lipofsky work is $3,074. The median Marvin Lipofsky sculpture sells for $3,465 across 4 lots. The median Marvin Lipofsky print sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Marvin Lipofsky's auction record is $18,900, set in 2019.

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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 Lipofsky auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marvin-lipofsky (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.