Agnes Martin (1912–2004)
What is Agnes Martin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 381 auction results for Agnes Martin at 28 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,205 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,442–$1,150,314, n=62). The auction record is $18,718,500 for Grey Stone II (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grey Stone II, 1961 | Pencil | $18,718,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2023 |
| 2 | The Garden, 1964 | Oil paint | $17,630,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Orange Grove, 1965 | Oil paint | $10,693,000 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| 4 | Early Morning Happiness, 2001 | Acrylic paint | $9,861,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Untitled #10, 1981 | Acrylic and colored pencil on canvas | $8,904,000 | Sotheby's | May 2026 |
| 6 | Untitled #4, 1995 | Acrylic paint | $7,248,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | Untitled #6, 1983 | Acrylic paint | $6,743,500 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Untitled #11, 1985 | Acrylic paint | $6,414,200 | Sotheby's | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Happy Valley, 1967 | Ink | $6,325,000 | Christie's | Nov 2015 |
| 10 | Untitled (acrylic and graphite on canvas), 1999 | Acrylic paint | $6,060,000 | Christie's | Nov 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 94 | $2,193,250 |
| Other | 14 | $296,000 |
| Works on paper | 66 | $83,592 |
| Prints | 188 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 73 | $3,327,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $579,600 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 276 | $8,473 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 381 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Agnes Martin is an American artist with 451 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $17,780. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Agnes Martin sold in 2026 for $102,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Martin work is $17,780.
The median Agnes Martin print sells for $6,144 across 198 lots.
The median Agnes Martin painting sells for $2,098,500 across 91 lots.
The median Agnes Martin work on paper sells for $106,250 across 68 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Agnes Martin prints typically sell for $4,144–$9,375 (the middle half of 196 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Agnes Martin paintings typically sell for $1,448,478–$4,563,125 (the middle half of 68 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 222 | $6,144†‡ | $264,600 | 89.2% | 2026-10-14 |
| Paintings | 91 | $2.1M | $18.7M | — | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 75 | $106,250 | $17.6M | 90.7% | 2026-10-01 |
| Photography | 1 | $214,200 | $214,200 | — | 2022-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 137 | $1.3M | $18.7M | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Agnes Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (222 lots) median $6,144 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (91 lots) median $2,098,500, record $18,718,500. A typical Agnes Martin painting sells for around 342× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 137 lots) the median is $1,314,500.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 196 | $4,144–$9,375†‡ | $6,086†‡ | $264,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $362,923–$941,115 | $485,000 | $3.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 68 | $1.4M–$4.6M | $3.3M | $18.7M |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $60,000–$142,738 | $85,575 | $542,500 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $18.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $17.6M |
| Paintings | 2016 | $10.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $7.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $264,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $239,455 |
| Photography | 2022 | $214,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Agnes Martin worth?
Across 380 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Martin work is $17,780. The median Agnes Martin print sells for $6,144 across 198 lots. The median Agnes Martin painting sells for $2,098,500 across 91 lots. The median Agnes Martin work on paper sells for $106,250 across 68 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Agnes Martin prints typically sell for $4,144–$9,375 (the middle half of 196 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Agnes Martin paintings typically sell for $1,448,478–$4,563,125 (the middle half of 68 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Agnes Martin print?
Based on 198 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Martin print is $6,144. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Agnes Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Martin print is $264,600.
What is the average price of a Agnes Martin painting?
Based on 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Martin painting is $2,098,500.
What is Agnes Martin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Martin painting is $18,718,500.
What is the average price of a Agnes Martin work on paper?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Martin work on paper is $106,250.
What is Agnes Martin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Martin work on paper is $17,630,000.
What is the average price of a small Agnes Martin print?
Based on 196 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Agnes Martin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a large Agnes Martin painting?
Based on 68 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Agnes Martin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $3,322,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Agnes Martin's auction record?
Agnes Martin's auction record is $18,718,500, set in 2023.
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