Brice Marden

American · 1938–2023 · Painter, Printmaker

Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical… (Wikipedia)

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Elements (Hydra)Phillips · May 2015$9,237,000≈ £5,849,164≈ €8,089,150Sign up to see
Star (for Patti Smith)Phillips · May 2016$5,989,000≈ £4,152,108≈ €5,255,814Sign up to see
Elements IIIPhillips · Jun 2021$5,233,000≈ £3,741,064≈ €4,378,713Sign up to see

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ArtSell has recorded 155 auction results for Brice Marden between 2006 and 2026, of which 137 sold (88%). Recorded sale prices range from $625Sign up free to see to $9.2MSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $9.2MSign up free to see for Elements (Hydra) at Phillips in May 2015. The most common medium is etchings (99 lots). Most results come from Phillips (108), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (13) and Wright (13).

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Tiles (L. 31), 1979
Etching · Paper · ed. 19/50
all I. 20.2 x 20.2 cm (7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) all S. approx. 75.6 x 57.5 cm (29 3/4 x 22 5/8 in.)
Phillips · Sep 3, 2026 · Lot 363
£2,838≈ $3,830≈ €3,298Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
After Botticelli 1992-93, 1992-93
Etching · ed. 21/45
22.5 x 30.0 cm (each, image); 68.5 x 53.5 cm (each, sheet); 80.5 x 65.5 cm (each, framed)
Menzies · May 7, 2026 · Lot 98
A$98,182≈ $71,250≈ £52,309≈ €60,535Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. A$80,000–120,000View at Menzies ↗
Etchings to Rexroth: plate #25 (L. 40/25), 1986
Etching · Paper · ed. 23/45
I. 8 x 6 7/8 in. (20.3 x 17.5 cm) S. 19 1/2 x 16 in. (49.5 x 40.6 cm)
Phillips · Apr 22, 2026 · Lot 314
$2,322≈ £1,720≈ €1,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
The Skowhegan Print, 1979
Etching · Paper
7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm)
Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Jan 7, 2026 · Lot 181
$1,980≈ £1,468≈ €1,695Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
Thirty-six Poems by Tu Fu, 1987
Print (other) · Paper
10 h x 7¼ w x 1 d in (25 x 18 x 3 cm)
Wright · Dec 16, 2025 · Lot 271
$2,540≈ £1,890≈ €2,157Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
Grid I, 1971
Etching · Paper
14⅝ h x 23⅝ w in (37 x 60 cm)
Wright · Dec 16, 2025 · Lot 272
$2,159≈ £1,607≈ €1,833Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
After Botticelli 1-5, 1992/93
Etching · ed. edition of 45
22.6 x 30.2 cm (8.8 x 11.8 in)
Ketterer Kunst · Dec 6, 2025 · Lot 332
€36,120≈ $42,062≈ £31,521Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €30,000–View at Ketterer Kunst ↗
Untitled (L. 19), 1971
Etching · Paper · ed. TP
I. 14 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (36.8 x 60.3 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 29 3/4 in. (56.5 x 75.6 cm)
Phillips · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 304
$2,064≈ £1,543≈ €1,778Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
Grid I (L. 17), 1971
Etching · Paper · ed. AP
I. 14 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (37.5 x 60.3 cm) S. 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2 cm)
Phillips · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 305
$2,580≈ £1,929≈ €2,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
Obama Letter, from Artists for Obama, 2012
Etching · Paper · ed. 41/150
I. 7 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (19.4 x 25.1 cm) S. 14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm)
Phillips · Oct 21, 2025 · Lot 306
$1,419≈ £1,061≈ €1,223Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–2,500View at Phillips ↗

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Brice Marden: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Brice Marden at auction?

$9,237,000Sign up free to see, for Elements (Hydra) at Phillips (May 2015) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Brice Marden?

The median sale price is $7.6kSign up free to see across 137 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Brice Marden have sold at auction?

137 of 155 recorded lots sold between 2006 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Brice Marden?

Phillips, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Wright account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Wright

About Brice Marden

Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical abstraction. He lived and worked in New York City; Tivoli, New York; Hydra, Greece; and Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania.

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