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

# Marvin Saltzman (b. 1931)

Marvin Saltzman is an American artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $900. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marvin Saltzman sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marvin Saltzman work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Saltzman work is $900.

The median Marvin Saltzman painting sells for $1,150 across 8 lots.

The median Marvin Saltzman work on paper sells for $350 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,150† | $10,500† | — | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $350† | $425† | — | 2023-10-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,000–$1,775† | $1,200† | $10,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $10,500† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $425† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $350† |

† 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 Saltzman worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marvin Saltzman work is $900. The median Marvin Saltzman painting sells for $1,150 across 8 lots. The median Marvin Saltzman work on paper sells for $350 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Marvin Saltzman's auction record is $10,500, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $10,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Saltzman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marvin-saltzman (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.