Agnes Martin (1912–2004)
Agnes Martin is an American/Canadian artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,573. 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 $5,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Agnes Martin on OpeningBid →What is a Agnes Martin work worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Martin work is $5,573.
The median Agnes Martin print sells for $3,209 across 25 lots.
The median Agnes Martin work on paper sells for $197,957 across 10 lots.
The median Agnes Martin painting sells for $2,247,920 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Agnes Martin prints typically sell for $1,387–$10,751 (the middle half of 20 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 | 27 | $3,209† | $72,921 | 92.6% | 2026-04-16 |
| Paintings | 4 | $2.2M† | $12.3M | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $197,957 | $945,651 | 83.3% | 2016-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $336,672 | $12.3M | — | 2026-05-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Agnes Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $3,209 with 92.6% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $2,247,920, record $12,348,059. A typical Agnes Martin painting sells for around 700× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $336,672.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,387–$10,751† | $2,934† | $72,921 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $81,877–$332,337 | $197,957 | $945,651 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $12.3M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $4.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $945,651 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $687,196 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $72,921 |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $70,249 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Agnes Martin worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Agnes Martin work is $5,573. The median Agnes Martin print sells for $3,209 across 25 lots. The median Agnes Martin work on paper sells for $197,957 across 10 lots. The median Agnes Martin painting sells for $2,247,920 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Agnes Martin prints typically sell for $1,387–$10,751 (the middle half of 20 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 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Martin print is $3,209. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Agnes Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Martin print is $72,921.
What is the average price of a Agnes Martin work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Agnes Martin work on paper is $197,957.
What is Agnes Martin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Agnes Martin work on paper is $945,651.
What is the average price of a small Agnes Martin print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Agnes Martin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,934, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Agnes Martin work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Agnes Martin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $197,957, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Agnes Martin's auction record?
Agnes Martin's auction record is $12,348,059, set in 2026.
See the full Agnes Martin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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