> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-markestein · updated 2026-11-01

# W. Markestein (1895–1939)

W. Markestein is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $873. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by W. Markestein sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $873 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. Markestein work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Markestein work is $873.

The median W. Markestein painting sells for $1,261 across 2 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 | 2 | $1,261† | $1,649 | — | 2021-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $1,649 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $873† |

† 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 W. Markestein worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Markestein work is $873. The median W. Markestein painting sells for $1,261 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. Markestein's auction record?

W. Markestein's auction record is $1,649, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “W. Markestein auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-markestein (updated 2026-11-01).

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.