Mark Grotjahn Auction Prices and Value Guide

Mark Grotjahn auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 249 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Mark Grotjahn auction prices: quick answer

Mark Grotjahn auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Mark Grotjahn
Source records
249
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Mark Grotjahn

Mark Grotjahn is an American painter best known for his bold geometric abstractions, particularly the Butterfly series in which radiating lines converge on one or two vanishing points to create vividly colored, optically charged compositions. Working primarily in oil on canvas and mixed media on paper, Grotjahn has developed a distinctive visual vocabulary rooted in perspective geometry, symmetry, and intense chromatic experimentation. He lives and works in Los Angeles. His work is held in the permanent collections of major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Tate in London, and he has exhibited widely at leading contemporary art venues. Collectors encounter Grotjahn's paintings in the Post-War and Contemporary Art category at auction, where his large-scale Butterfly paintings are especially recognized.

Geometric abstractionOil paintingMixed media on paperRadiating perspective compositions (Butterfly motif)Abstract geometric patterns

Common works and media

Grotjahn's most commonly encountered works include large-scale oil paintings from the Butterfly series, characterized by radiating perspective lines in vibrant color palettes. Other recurrent types include Face paintings, Capri paintings, and mixed-media works on paper. Smaller-scale drawings and editioned prints also appear in the market. Subject matter is predominantly abstract geometric, with recurring motifs built around vanishing-point perspective and symmetrical patterning.

Market and appraisal context

Grotjahn's work appears regularly in the Post-War and Contemporary Art auction market. Key factors that affect appraisal include the specific series (Butterfly, Face, or Capri paintings), the scale and medium of the work, its date of execution, exhibition history, and gallery provenance. Institutional holdings at museums such as MoMA and Tate provide a strong provenance benchmark. Condition reports, authentication, and documented exhibition records are essential for accurate valuation. Collectors should review comparable public auction results for the relevant series and period.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War and Contemporary Art

Value drivers

  1. Series identification matters: Butterfly paintings, Face paintings, and Capri paintings each carry distinct collector demand
  2. Provenance and exhibition history influence value, given institutional holdings at MoMA and Tate
  3. Scale, medium, and date of execution are key comparables factors
  4. Condition, authentication, and gallery provenance should be verified

Appraisal caveats

  • Auction records and comparable lots should be reviewed for specific valuation; no price trend claims are made here.
  • The source pack does not include detailed auction-house records; Appraisily/Invaluable sale data should supplement this profile.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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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.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Mark Grotjahn 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.

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