John Marin Auction Prices and Value Guide
John Marin auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 998 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.
John Marin auction prices: quick answer
John Marin auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.
- Artist
- John Marin
- Source records
- 998
- Market update
- 2026-02-06
John Marin market snapshot
John Marin shows very deep auction liquidity with 510 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $9,000. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 28 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2026-02-01.
Realized price distribution
- Under $1,000 (18.3% · 67 sales)
- $1,000 to $10,000 (33.3% · 122 sales)
- $10,000+ (48.4% · 177 sales)
- Median sale (last 12 months)
- $8,000
- Sales recorded (last 12 months)
- 28
- Median shift vs prior year
- +68.4%
- Latest recorded sale
- 2026-02-01
Artist context
About John Marin
Born
1870
Died
1953
Nationality
American
Also known as
Marin, John
John Marin (1870–1953) was an American modernist visual artist whose identity is documented by major museum and library authorities. He worked as a painter and etcher and is especially associated with watercolors and abstract approaches to landscape. Collectors may encounter paintings, watercolors, drawings, etchings, and other works on paper bearing his name. Landscape is the clearest recurring subject documented in the collected sources, while his simplified and energetic treatment of natural forms places him within the story of early American modernism. Marin has dedicated artist records at the Museum of Modern Art, Tate, and the National Gallery of Art, alongside authority records maintained through Wikidata, Getty ULAN, VIAF, and national libraries. These institutional references help distinguish him from similarly named artists and provide a stable identity framework for cataloguing, auction research, and appraisal. His substantial presence in public auction data means careful comparison by medium, date, condition, dimensions, and attribution remains important.
Early American modernismWatercolorPaintingEtchingDrawingLandscapeAbstract landscape
Common works and media
Auction and appraisal contexts most plausibly include Marin's watercolors, paintings, drawings, etchings, and other works on paper. Landscape and abstract landscape subjects are particularly associated with his documented work. For prints, edition information, impressions, signatures, and inscriptions require attention; for unique works, paper or surface condition, restoration, dimensions, date, provenance, and attribution are central comparison points.
Market and appraisal context
John Marin has an extensive public auction record spanning paintings, works on paper, and prints, but the breadth of reported results makes a single typical price an unreliable guide for an individual object. A useful appraisal comparison should match the medium, dimensions, date, subject, condition, and attribution as closely as possible. Provenance, exhibition history, catalogue references, signatures, inscriptions, restoration, and edition details may also affect how a work is assessed. Reported sale amounts should be compared on a like-for-like basis because auction feeds may treat buyer premiums and fees differently. Private transactions and incomplete feeds can leave gaps, so public results should be treated as evidence for analysis rather than a guaranteed prediction.
Auction categories and appraisal factors
Common auction categories
- Fine art and paintings
- Works on paper and prints
Value drivers
- Medium, dimensions, date, and period within the artist's career
- Condition, restoration history, and surface quality
- Signature, inscriptions, edition information, and attribution confidence
- Provenance, exhibition history, and catalogue references
- Subject matter, rarity, and current demand
- Comparable public auction results for works similar in medium, size, date, condition, and attribution
Appraisal caveats
- Public auction records are appraisal inputs rather than a conclusive valuation.
- Reported auction amounts may not be directly comparable when buyer premiums or fees are handled differently.
- Private sales, incomplete auction feeds, condition differences, and later attribution changes may not be represented in the available records.
Evidence
Sources for artist context
This source-grounded artist context is based on collected public records: medium confidence, strong source quality.
- Wikidata library authority
- Getty Vocabulary Program library authority
- VIAF library authority
- IdRef library authority
- The Museum of Modern Art museum or university
- Tate museum or university
Data basis
This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.
Artist value FAQ
How much is John Marin worth?
Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.
Can Appraisily value my John Marin artwork?
Yes. Appraisily can review photos, dimensions, signatures, condition, provenance, and comparable market data to prepare a current valuation.