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# Reginald Marsh (1898–1954)

## What is Reginald Marsh’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 556 auction results for Reginald Marsh at 30 houses since 1988. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,159 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,201–$5,821, n=23). The auction record is $292,000 for Cocktails, Five to Seven (2000, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocktails, Five to Seven, 1898 | Pencil | $292,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 2 | Fifth Avenue, 1898 | Tempera | $205,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Evening, Central Park (Marines in Central Park), 1898 | Tempera | $193,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 4 | They Pay to See, 1898 | Tempera | $140,500 | Christie's | Dec 2010 |
| 5 | Coney Island Beach, No. 2 | Tempera on board | $95,500 | Sotheby's | Dec 2008 |
| 6 | Coney Island Beach, No. 2, 1898 | Tempera | $94,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 7 | Grand Finale, 1898 | Pencil | $94,000 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| 8 | The Bowery at Pell Street, 1898 | Tempera | $91,000 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 9 | Off to the Movies, Love Affair is Playing!, 1898 | Watercolor and gouache on paper | $90,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | 500,000 Czechs on Nazi Border, 1898 | Tempera | $87,500 | Christie's | May 2013 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 28 | $9,688 |
| Paintings | 57 | $6,875 |
| Works on paper | 139 | $3,500 |
| Prints | 295 | $1,375 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 87 | $11,430 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 407 | $1,500 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 556 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Reginald Marsh is an American artist with 702 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Reginald Marsh sold in 2026 for $2,128, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Reginald Marsh work worth?

Across 540 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reginald Marsh work is $1,875.

The median Reginald Marsh print sells for $1,375 across 313 lots.

The median Reginald Marsh work on paper sells for $3,500 across 143 lots.

The median Reginald Marsh painting sells for $6,875 across 65 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Marsh prints typically sell for $660–$2,280 (the middle half of 297 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Marsh work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$4,080 (the middle half of 85 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 351 | $1,375†‡ | $23,750 | 89.2% | 2026-09-24 |
| Paintings | 80 | $6,875†‡ | $205,000 | 81.3% | 2026-04-17 |
| Works on Paper | 167 | $3,500†‡ | $292,000 | 85.6% | 2026-10-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $969 | $1,250 | — | 2023-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $53,178 | $292,000 | — | 2024-10-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Reginald Marsh's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (351 lots) median $1,375 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $6,875, record $205,000. A typical Reginald Marsh painting sells for around 5.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 28 lots) the median is $53,178.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 297 | $660–$2,280†‡ | $1,375†‡ | $23,750 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,080–$6,438‡ | $3,261‡ | $50,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $14,688–$77,919† | $31,188† | $205,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 85 | $1,000–$4,080†‡ | $1,750†‡ | $36,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 56 | $3,600–$16,668† | $7,500† | $292,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $292,000 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $205,000 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $193,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $94,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $23,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,420 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,250 |
| Photography | 2021 | $688 |

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 Reginald Marsh worth?

Across 540 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Reginald Marsh work is $1,875. The median Reginald Marsh print sells for $1,375 across 313 lots. The median Reginald Marsh work on paper sells for $3,500 across 143 lots. The median Reginald Marsh painting sells for $6,875 across 65 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Marsh prints typically sell for $660–$2,280 (the middle half of 297 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Reginald Marsh work on papers typically sell for $1,000–$4,080 (the middle half of 85 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Reginald Marsh print?

Based on 313 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reginald Marsh print is $1,375. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Reginald Marsh's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Reginald Marsh print is $23,750.

### What is the average price of a Reginald Marsh work on paper?

Based on 143 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reginald Marsh work on paper is $3,500. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Reginald Marsh's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Reginald Marsh work on paper is $292,000.

### What is the average price of a Reginald Marsh painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Reginald Marsh painting is $6,875. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Reginald Marsh's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Reginald Marsh painting is $205,000.

### What is the average price of a small Reginald Marsh print?

Based on 297 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reginald Marsh print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Reginald Marsh work on paper?

Based on 85 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Reginald Marsh work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Reginald Marsh's auction record?

Reginald Marsh's auction record is $292,000, set in 2000.

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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, “Reginald Marsh auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/reginald-marsh (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.