> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/math-bass · updated 2026-11-02

# Math Bass (b. 1981)

## What is Math Bass’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Math Bass at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,580–$6,300, n=5). The auction record is $68,750 for Newz! (2015, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newz!, 2014 | Gouache | $68,750 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Newz!, 2014 | Gouache | $67,178 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| 3 | Newz!, 2014 | Acrylic paint | $47,500 | Phillips | May 2016 |
| 4 | Newz! | Gouache on canvas | $30,995 | Sotheby's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Newz!, 2016 | Gouache | $30,000 | Phillips | May 2019 |
| 6 | Newz!, 2014 | Gouache | $25,000 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 7 | Newz!, 2015 | Gouache | $24,695 | Phillips | Dec 2019 |
| 8 | MATH BASS | NEWZ!, 2014 | Gouache | $21,236 | Sotheby's | Dec 2019 |
| 9 | Newz!, 2014 | Gouache on canvas | $20,967 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 10 | Newz!, 2014 | Gouache | $19,608 | Phillips | Apr 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 14 | $16,104 |
| Paintings | 10 | $14,430 |
| Prints | 7 | $1,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $14,430 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,625 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,000 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Math Bass is an American artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $10,034.

A work by Math Bass sold in 2022 for $12,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Math Bass work worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Math Bass work is $10,034.

The median Math Bass painting sells for $14,430 across 18 lots.

The median Math Bass print sells for $1,008 across 7 lots.

The median Math Bass work on paper sells for $16,675 across 5 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $1,008 | $2,580 | — | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 21 | $14,430 | $68,750 | 85.7% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $16,675 | $30,995 | — | 2026-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,640 | $2,640 | — | 2025-07-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $441 | $441 | — | 2024-09-04 |

Math Bass's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $1,008. Paintings (21 lots) median $14,430, record $68,750. A typical Math Bass painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $945–$1,008 | $1,000 | $2,000 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $11,182–$28,750 | $17,304 | $68,750 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $68,750 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $67,178 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $30,995 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $20,967 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,640 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,580 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $2,000 |
| Photography | 2024 | $441 |

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 Math Bass worth?

Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Math Bass work is $10,034. The median Math Bass painting sells for $14,430 across 18 lots. The median Math Bass print sells for $1,008 across 7 lots. The median Math Bass work on paper sells for $16,675 across 5 lots.

### What is the average price of a Math Bass painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Math Bass painting is $14,430.

### What is Math Bass's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Math Bass painting is $68,750.

### What is the average price of a medium Math Bass painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Math Bass painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,304, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Math Bass's auction record?

Math Bass's auction record is $68,750, set in 2015.

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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, “Math Bass auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/math-bass (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.