Kurt Markus Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kurt Markus Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 09, 2025
Kurt Markus, Derrick Cage, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1983;
Est: £300 - £500
Kurt Markus, American 1947-2022, Derrick Cage, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1983; photogravure on wove, signed in pencil, from the edition of 100, from 'The Year of Tibet', sheet: 33 x 40.6 cm, (framed) ( VAT charged on Hammer Price) Note: with a Marlborough Graphics, New York, label to the reverse of the frame.
Roseberys
Oct. 16, 2024
Kurt Markus, photograph, pencil signed
Est: $100 - $150
Kurt Markus (American, 1947-2022), Untitled nude, pencil signed lower right, matted and framed under glass, 10.25"h x 8"w (image), 25"h x 21"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 17, 2024
KURT MARKUS, CARLA BRUNI
Est: €100 - €200
KURT MARKUS (1947 - 2022) Carla Bruni 1990 circa Black and white photo 25 x 20,4 cm Artist's stamp on the reverse PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan
Art-Rite
May. 17, 2024
KURT MARKUS, CARLA BRUNI
Est: €100 - €200
KURT MARKUS (1947 - 2022) Carla Bruni 1990 circa Black and white photo 25 x 20,4 cm Artist's stamp on the reverse PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan
Art-Rite
May. 17, 2024
KURT MARKUS, CARLA BRUNI
Est: €100 - €200
KURT MARKUS (1947 - 2022) Carla Bruni 1990 circa Black and white photo 35,5 x 27,6 cm Artist's stamp on the reverse PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan
Art-Rite
Dec. 12, 2023
Kurt Markus (1947) - Derrick Cage, Vicksburg, Missisipi, from the series "The year of Tibet", 1988
Est: €600 - €800
Vintage platinum print, printed in 1990 cm 40 x 33 (cm 31,8 x 25,5 picture) | 15.7 x 12.9 in. (12.5 x 10 in. picture) Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin
Finarte
Dec. 07, 2023
Kurt Markus Summer. 1994
Est: €300 - €500
Kurt Markus 1947 Montana - 2022 Santa Fe, New Mexico Summer. 1994 Gelatin silver print auf Agfa. 35.5 x 27.8 cm. Framed (58.5 x 50.5 cm). provenance: private owner, South Germany
Neumeister
Sep. 14, 2023
A KURT MARKUS PORTRAIT OF GREG LOUGANIS. MARKUS, KURT. 1947-2022. Greg Louganis, Hawaii, 1988. Gelatin silver print of Louganis' legs and torso, 355 x 278 mm (14 x 11 inches), signed ('Greg Louganis') at lower right, signed by the photographer ('K...
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
A KURT MARKUS PORTRAIT OF GREG LOUGANIS. MARKUS, KURT. 1947-2022. Greg Louganis, Hawaii, 1988. Gelatin silver print of Louganis' legs and torso, 355 x 278 mm (14 x 11 inches), signed ('Greg Louganis') at lower right, signed by the photographer ('Kurt Markus') at lower right, titled and signed on verso, 2008, with note ('Print made 1988'). Kurt Markus was a celebrated American photographer as famous for his romantic portraits of the American west as he was for his celebrity portraits. This portrait was part of a series taken by Markus for a photo essay that appeared in the June 1989 issue of Esquire magazine.
Bonhams
Jul. 06, 2023
Kurt Markus Untitled (Carla Bruni)
Est: €200 - €300
photographer's stamp on the verso
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Jul. 06, 2023
Kurt Markus Untitled (Carla Bruni)
Est: €200 - €300
photographer's stamp on the verso
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Jul. 06, 2023
Kurt Markus Untitled (Carla Bruni)
Est: €300 - €400
photographer's stamp on the verso
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Jun. 19, 2023
Kurt Markus (1947) - France, 1991
Est: €600 - €900
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1999 cm 25 x 20 (cm 22,2 x 18 picture) | 9.8 x 7.9 in. (8.7 x 7.1 in. picture) Signed in pencil on the withe inferior recto margin and titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso
Finarte
Mar. 21, 2023
Kurt Markus Portrait Photograph
Est: $500 - $1,000
Kurt Markus (American, 1947-2022). Silver gelatin print photograph depicting a young dapper man. Pencil signed along the lower right. Markus photographed portraits and filmed music videos for celebrities such as Tori Amos, Meryl Streep, John Mellencamp, Christy Turlington, and Mike Tyson.
Revere Auctions
Mar. 09, 2023
Markus (Kurt) Boxers, first edition, one of 150 copies signed by Markus, Santa Fe, NM, Twin Palms, 1998 & others, American photography, lifestyle (c.20)
Est: £600 - £800
Markus (Kurt) Boxers, first edition, number 117 of 150 copies signed by Markus, Santa Fe, NM, Twin Palms, 1998 § Gilden (Bruce) Go, first edition, signed by Gilden at end, 2000 § Davidson (Bruce) Circus, Gottingen, 2007 § Evans (Walker) Message from the Interior, New York, Eakins Press, 1966 § Sterling (Joseph) The Age of Adolescence, Photographs 1959-64, one of 5000 copies, New York, Greybull Press, 2005 § Ginsberg (Allen) Photographs, one of 5000 copies, Altadena, California, Twelvetrees Press, 1990 § Meiselas (Susan) Carnival Strippers, second, revised, edition, with CD in pocket at end, New York & Gottingen, 2003, photographic illustrations, original cloth, the first and last two with dust-jackets; the first also with cloth slip-case, and c.15 others, American photography, lifestyle, v.s. (c.20)
Forum Auctions - UK
Mar. 09, 2023
Markus (Kurt) After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of Our Time, first edition, Pasadena, CA, Twelvetrees Press, 1985 & others, cowboy photography (7)
Est: £200 - £300
Markus (Kurt) After Barbed Wire: Cowboys of Our Time, first edition, one of 5000 copies, Pasadena, CA, Twelvetrees Press, 1985; Buckaroo: Images from the Sagebrush Basin, Boston, 1987; Cow Puncture, one of 5000 copies, Kalispell, MT, Wild Horse Island Press, 2000 § Sebring (Steven) & others. Bygone Days 1907-1957: Photography by John Penor & Family, New York, 2005 § Deruytter (Woutter) Cowboy Code, text by John Wood, Santa Fe, NM, 2000, photographic illustrations, some colour, original cloth or boards with dust-jackets, the first rubbed and stained, and 2 others, v.s. (7)
Forum Auctions - UK
Nov. 17, 2022
KURT MARKUS - MARLA, AUSTRALIA
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 58 Kurt Markus American (b.1947) Marla, Australia (1933) gelatin silver print signed and stamped verso image: 17 1/4 x 13 1/2 sheet: 20 x 16 inches Provenance: From a Private New York collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jun. 23, 2022
Kurt Markus (1947) - Derrick Cage, Vicksburg, Mississipi, 1988
Est: €600 - €800
Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin and titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso Framed This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
May. 25, 2022
KURT MARKUS (B. 1947) Ranch, Paisley, Oregon, 1982 signed in pencil (margin
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KURT MARKUS (B. 1947) Ranch, Paisley, Oregon, 1982 signed in pencil (margin); titled, dated and numbered ‘print no. 21’ in pencil in photographer’s credit stamp and stamped photographer’s reproduction limitation (verso); credited, titled and dated on affixed gallery label (mat, verso) image: 12 7/8 x 17 5/8 in. (32.7 x 44.7 cm.) sheet: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
May. 25, 2022
KURT MARKUS (B.1947) Ranch, Paisley, Oregon, 1981 signed, titled dated [wit
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
KURT MARKUS (B.1947) Ranch, Paisley, Oregon, 1981 signed, titled dated [with print date] and numbered ‘# 11’ with photographer’s copyright insignia in pencil (verso) image: 13 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (34.2 x 42.5 cm.) sheet: 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.4 cm.)
Christie's
May. 06, 2022
Kurt Markus (American, b. 1947) Rick Bates XP Ranch
Est: $200 - $400
1981. photographic print.
Cottone Auctions
Apr. 23, 2022
Kurt Markus Cowboy Gelatin Silver Print, Signed
Est: $500 - $800
Work is titled "Louis Sanders, Bell Ranch, New Mexico." Kurt Markus began his photography career in rural Montana and developed his expertise photographing cowboys, ranches and landscapes in the American West. He would later translate this expertise to fashion photography and is known for his black and white photos of Cindy Crawford, Christy Turlington and other high profile models. The 2016 Vanity Fair article "Fashion Photography and Kurt Markus's American West" describes Markus' transition to the fashion world: "When the magazine and fashion worlds turned their heads west to create campaigns and editorials, Markus was their guy. He understood the scorching light, deep shadows, and landscapes of the American desert, and he used this knowledge to craft his fashion photography."
Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Apr. 14, 2022
KURT MARKUS (1947- ) Namibia Africa, No. 2 * Namibia Africa, No. 5.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
KURT MARKUS (1947- ) Namibia Africa, No. 2 * Namibia Africa, No. 5. Together, 2 silver prints, the images measuring 8 1/8x6 1/2 and 6 1/4x8 1/8 inches (20.6x16.5 and 15.9x20.6 cm.), the sheets 10x8 inches (25.4x20.3 cm.), each with Markus' signature in pencil on recto, and his signature title, and dates in pencil on verso. 2002; printed 2002 and 2005
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 19, 2021
Kurt Markus (Montana, 1947), Paesaggio - Stampa fotografica su carta in B/N, firmato con data e
Est: -
Kurt Markus (Montana, 1947), Paesaggio - Stampa fotografica su carta in B/N, firmato con data e dedica, cm 41x51 Usure e segni del tempo. Provenienza: Collezione Nando Miglio.
Gregory's Casa d'Aste
May. 27, 2021
KURT MARKUS (1947- ) Namibia Africa, No. 2 * Namibia Africa, No. 5.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
KURT MARKUS (1947- ) Namibia Africa, No. 2 * Namibia Africa, No. 5. Silver prints, the images measuring 8 1/8x6 1/2 and 6 1/4x8 1/8 inches (20.6x16.5 and 15.9x20.6 cm.), the sheets 10x8 inches (25.4x20.3 cm.), each with Markus' signature, in pencil, on recto, and his signature, again, title, and dates, in pencil, on verso. 2002; printed 2002 and 2005
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 06, 2021
Kurt Markus (1947) - Valdosta, Georgia, 1991
Est: €650 - €750
Vintage gelatin silver print, printed in 1996 Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
May. 06, 2021
Kurt Markus (1947) - France, 1991
Est: €650 - €750
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1999 Signed in pencil on the withe inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
May. 06, 2021
Kurt Markus (1947) - Louis Sanders, Bell Ranch, New Mexico, 1983
Est: €650 - €750
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1996 Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Dec. 17, 2020
Kurt Markus (1947) - Double RC Ranch, Ouray, 1987
Est: €500 - €800
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1996 Signed on the white inferior recto margin and titled, dated and signed in pencli on the verso PROVENANCE Photology Gallery, Milan This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Jul. 06, 2020
Kurt Markus - Louis Sanders, Bell Ranch, New Mexico
Est: €800 - €1,200
Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso
Finarte
Jun. 18, 2020
Kurt Markus - Louis Sanders, Bell Ranch, New Mexico
Est: €800 - €1,200
Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso
Finarte
Apr. 20, 2020
Kurt Markus (1947) - France, 1991
Est: €800 - €1,200
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1999 Signed in pencil on the withe inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Apr. 20, 2020
Kurt Markus (1947) - Valdosta, Georgia, 1991
Est: €800 - €1,200
Vintage gelatin silver print, printed in 1996 Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Mar. 29, 2020
Kurt Markus, Batwings, Oro Ranch, 1989
Est: $600 - $800
Kurt Markus (b. 1947) Batwings, Oro Ranch, 1986, 1989 archival pigment print , 211 / 300 Framed Dimensions: 21 x 17 x 1 1/2 in. From the ""Cowpunchers Series"" editioned lower left: 211/300 signed and dated lower right: Kurt Markus 89 Provenance: The Joseph Pytka Collection
Santa Fe Art Auction
Mar. 17, 2020
Kurt Markus (1947) - France, 1991
Est: €800 - €1,200
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1999 Signed in pencil on the withe inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Mar. 17, 2020
Kurt Markus (1947) - Valdosta, Georgia, 1991
Est: €800 - €1,200
Vintage gelatin silver print, printed in 1996 Signed in pencil on the white inferior recto margin Titled, dated and signed in pencil on the verso This lot is subject to Artists Resale Rights
Finarte
Dec. 11, 2018
Kurt Markus - Marla, Australia
Est: $500 - $800
Lot #71 Kurt Markus American, (b.1947) Marla, Australia (1993) gelatin silver print signed and stamped verso numbered # 6 in pencil image: 17 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches sheet: 20 x 16 inches Condition: excellent Provenance: from a Singular Manhattan Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Oct. 10, 2018
KURT MARKUS (B.1947) PHOTOGRAPH
Est: $500 - $700
Kurt Markus Photograph
Ashcroft and Moore
May. 18, 2018
KURT MARKUS - Dunes QQ, Namibia, 2002
Est: £1,000 - £2,000
KURT MARKUS - Dunes QQ, Namibia, 2002
Phillips
Mar. 14, 2018
KURT MARKUS PHOTOGRAPH
Est: $500 - $700
Kurt Markus Photograph
Ashcroft and Moore
Feb. 08, 2018
Kurt Markus - Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona
Est: $50 - $150
"Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona" by Kurt Markus, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 31.5 x 23.5 inches, with an image size of 25 x 19.75 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Nov. 29, 2017
Kurt Markus Photograph
Est: $500 - $700
Kurt Markus Photograph
Ashcroft and Moore
Nov. 16, 2017
Kurt Markus - Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona
Est: $125 - $175
"Batwings, Oro Ranch, Prescott, Arizona" by Kurt Markus, Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 31.5 x 23.5 inches, with an image size of 25 x 19.75 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details:
DUMBO Auctions
Apr. 20, 2017
Kurt Markus (1947)
Est: €400 - €600
Carla Bruni, ca. 1990 Stampa vintage alla gelatina sali d'argento. Timbro del fotografo al versocm 29,2 x 22,9 (immagine) Vintage gelatin silver print. Photographer's credit stamp on the verso
Finarte Roma
Nov. 05, 2016
Kurt MARKUS - LISA MANIE, MONTANA
Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000
Kurt MARKUS - LISA MANIE, MONTANA
SBI Art Auction Co., Ltd.
Jun. 04, 2015
Kurt Markus (b.1947) - Susan Herman, Jamaica, 1993
Est: £400 - £600
Gelatin silver print, signed in pencil in the margin, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil with photographer's copyright stamp verso, 41.5 x 33cm (13 3/8 x 13in)
Dreweatts 1759
Jan. 14, 2012
KURT MARKUS [1947-], PHOTOGRAPH, 12" X 9", RANCH
Est: $100 - $150
KURT MARKUS [1947-], PHOTOGRAPH, 12" X 9", RANCH HAND WITH DOG: Pencil signed lower right, framed. Kurt Markus, American, born 1947; self-taught American photographer, was born in rural Montana.
DuMouchelles
Oct. 28, 2011
Kurt MARKUS (né en 1947) Namibia #5, Afrique, 2002 Épreuve gélatino-argentique de 2005. Signée à la mine de plomb en bas à droite da...
Est: €700 - €900
Kurt MARKUS (né en 1947) Namibia #5, Afrique, 2002 Épreuve gélatino-argentique de 2005. Signée à la mine de plomb en bas à droite dans la marge. Contresignée, titrée, datée et numérotée « #5 » à la mine de plomb au dos. 25,3 x 20,3 cm (10 x 8 in.) Provenance : du photographe à l'actuel propriétaire.
Piasa
Oct. 28, 2011
Kurt MARKUS (né en 1947) Namibia #3, Afrique, 2001 Épreuve gélatino-argentique d’époque
Est: €700 - €900
Kurt MARKUS (né en 1947) Namibia #3, Afrique, 2001 Épreuve gélatino-argentique d'époque. Signée à la mine de plomb en bas à droite dans la marge. Contresignée, titrée, datée et numérotée « #3 » à la mine de plomb au dos. 20,3 x 25,3 cm avec marges (8 x 10 in. with margin) Provenance : Staley & Wise Gallery (New York) à l'actuel propriétaire.
Piasa