Marc Quinn and the auction trail after Phillips results
Published on 08/20/2026 at 15:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Marc Quinn remains one of the most closely watched YBA-era names in the market. Phillips lists multiple recorded sales for his works, including We Share the same Chemistry as the Stars AZ280 at £126,000, according to the auction house's artist page.
Phillips keeps the price line visible
The Phillips artist page shows a broad price span across Quinn's market history, from lower five-figure results to a six-figure peak on the works listed there. The page also records estimates for several works, such as We Share Our Chemistry With The Stars at £30,000 to £50,000 and Maquette for Siren at £60,000 to £80,000.
Those figures matter because Quinn's market does not rest on a single iconic image. It runs across sculpture, photography, and editioned works, with the auction record sitting alongside more affordable lots that still trade in the five-figure range.
What the market says about the work
Quinn's auction profile is shaped by serial imagery and recurring bodies. Phillips lists Claudia as Flora, Jenny Sculpture, Winter Garden, and Blue Arctic Circle among the works that have circulated through sales.
That range reinforces a simple point. Quinn is not only a museum-scale sculptor; he also has a market in works that move between unique objects, maquettes, and prints.
More news and background on Marc Quinn
Use this card to jump from market data to exhibitions, collections, and studio updates on Marc Quinn.
How Marc Quinn works
Quinn works across sculpture, painting, photography, and installation. His best-known bodies of work include Emotional Detox, We Share Our Chemistry With The Stars, and History Painting +, which link portraiture, biology, and art history.
His practice has long balanced fragile materials with monumental presentation. That combination gives the work its art-historical weight and also explains why it holds value in both museum and auction contexts.
Where Marc Quinn stands now
Marc Quinn currently has no announced date in the 30-day window.
Key facts on Marc Quinn
- Artist: Marc Quinn
- Medium / Genre: Sculpture, painting, photography, installation
- Born: 1964, London, United Kingdom
- Place(s) of practice: London
- Active since: 1990s
- Key work groups: Emotional Detox, We Share Our Chemistry With The Stars, History Painting +, Portraits
- Current/last exhibition: Face to Face Marc Quinn meets Franz Xaver Messerschmidt - Belvedere Museum Vienna, February 24, 2022 - July 3, 2022
- Major collections: Tate (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain (Paris)
- Next date: currently no announced date in the 30-day window
Frequently asked questions about Marc Quinn
What is the most recent Marc Quinn market data visible on Phillips?
Phillips lists multiple past results on the artist page, including We Share the same Chemistry as the Stars AZ280 at £126,000 and Claudia as Flora at £75,600.
Which Marc Quinn works appear on the Phillips artist page?
The page includes Pack Ice off the Isle of Wight, Emotional Detoxification, Jenny Sculpture, Winter Garden, and Blue Arctic Circle.
Does Marc Quinn have an announced date in the next 30 days?
There is currently no announced date in the 30-day window.
This article was produced with a.i. support and editorially reviewed. All statements without guarantee; auction results, exhibition dates and awards may change at short notice.
