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

# Mary Corse (b. 1945)

## What is Mary Corse’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 54 auction results for Mary Corse at 6 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $31,780 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,583–$68,390, n=8). The auction record is $644,999 for Untitled (White/Black Inner Band Beveled) (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (White/Black Inner Band Beveled), 2014 | Painting | $644,999 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 2 | Untitled (White Multiband with White Sides, Beveled), 2011 | Glass microspheres in acrylic on canvas | $441,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 3 | Untitled (DNA Series), 2016 | Acrylic paint | $435,000 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 4 | Untitled (Blue Double Arch), 1998 | Painting | $418,515 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled (Yellow, Black, White Beveled), 2014 | Painting | $375,000 | Christie's | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Untitled (White, White, Yelllow, Beveled), 2015 | Painting | $352,945 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Untitled (White Inner Band), 2002 | Acrylic and glass microspheres on canvas | $315,000 | Sotheby's | May 2022 |
| 8 | Untitled (White Light Grid), 1988 | Acrylic paint | $312,500 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2018 |
| 9 | Untitled (White, Black, Red, Beveled), 2022 | Glass microspheres in acrylic on beveled edge canvas | $279,400 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Untitled (Black White Inner Band, Beveled), 2006 | Acrylic paint | $250,000 | Phillips | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $113,650 |
| Other | 5 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $13,125 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $227,595 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $56,460 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $16,400 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 54 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Corse is an American artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $61,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Corse sold in 2026 for $114,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Mary Corse work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Mary Corse work worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Corse work is $61,250.

The median Mary Corse painting sells for $113,650 across 38 lots.

The median Mary Corse work on paper sells for $26,250 across 4 lots.

The median Mary Corse sculpture sells for $57,650 across 2 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Mary Corse paintings typically sell for $83,594–$324,486 (the middle half of 24 sold 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 | 43 | $113,650† | $644,999 | 88.4% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $26,250 | $40,000 | — | 2021-02-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $57,650 | $100,000 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $228,600† | $644,999 | — | 2026-09-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $50,000–$90,000 | $60,000 | $121,875 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $83,594–$324,486† | $227,385† | $644,999 |

† 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 | 2020 | $644,999 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $441,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $100,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $27,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,300 |

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 Mary Corse worth?

Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Corse work is $61,250. The median Mary Corse painting sells for $113,650 across 38 lots. The median Mary Corse work on paper sells for $26,250 across 4 lots. The median Mary Corse sculpture sells for $57,650 across 2 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Mary Corse paintings typically sell for $83,594–$324,486 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Mary Corse painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Corse painting is $113,650. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Corse's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Corse painting is $644,999.

### What is the average price of a large Mary Corse painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Mary Corse painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $227,385, 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 medium Mary Corse painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Mary Corse painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $60,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Mary Corse's auction record?

Mary Corse's auction record is $644,999, set in 2020.

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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, “Mary Corse auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-corse (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.