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# Alberto Martini (1876–1954)

## What is Alberto Martini’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Alberto Martini at 11 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,957 including buyer’s premium (middle half $567–$3,407, n=26). The auction record is $28,025 for Pierrot (danzante) (2023, Il Ponte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierrot (danzante), 1913-1914 | Pastel on cardboard | $28,025 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 2 | La voce del deserto | Oil on cardboard | $25,574 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2022 |
| 3 | Donna pensosa, 1932 | Oil on cardboard | $18,324 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2023 |
| 4 | La divina illusione, 1930 | Oil on pressed cardboard | $15,898 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |
| 5 | Visioni, 1939 | Oil on cardboard | $15,840 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | L'equilibrista, circa 1930 | Oil on canvas | $14,689 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2021 |
| 7 | André Breton, 1929 | Huile sur toile marouflée sur panneau | $11,972 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Canzone dei marinai, 1932 | — | $10,068 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Movimento dello sguardo orbita, 1876 | Tin | $8,565 | Christie's | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | The Chastisement of God, 1934 | Ink on paper | $8,517 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $6,839 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $1,164 |
| Prints | 5 | $474 |
| Other | 14 | $86 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $3,407 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $989 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 11 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alberto Martini is an Italian artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,957. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alberto Martini sold in 2026 for $2,211, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alberto Martini work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Martini work is $1,957.

The median Alberto Martini work on paper sells for $1,076 across 40 lots.

The median Alberto Martini painting sells for $9,393 across 12 lots.

The median Alberto Martini print sells for $290 across 6 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Martini work on papers typically sell for $619–$2,806 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $290‡ | $1,059 | — | 2025-12-17 |
| Paintings | 18 | $9,393 | $25,574 | 66.7% | 2026-05-27 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $1,076 | $28,025 | 90.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1 | $1 | — | 1994-03-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $21,949 | $28,025 | — | 2025-05-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Alberto Martini's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $290. Paintings (18 lots) median $9,393, record $25,574. A typical Alberto Martini painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $21,949.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $11,972–$15,840 | $14,689 | $25,574 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,716–$13,627 | $6,517 | $18,324 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $619–$2,806 | $1,164 | $28,025 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $11–$6,364 | $3,110 | $8,517 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $28,025 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $25,574 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $18,324 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,517 |
| Prints & Editions | 1995 | $1,059 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $876 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alberto Martini worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alberto Martini work is $1,957. The median Alberto Martini work on paper sells for $1,076 across 40 lots. The median Alberto Martini painting sells for $9,393 across 12 lots. The median Alberto Martini print sells for $290 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Alberto Martini work on papers typically sell for $619–$2,806 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alberto Martini work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Martini work on paper is $1,076.

### What is Alberto Martini's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Martini work on paper is $28,025.

### What is the average price of a Alberto Martini painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alberto Martini painting is $9,393.

### What is Alberto Martini's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alberto Martini painting is $25,574.

### What is the average price of a small Alberto Martini work on paper?

Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alberto Martini work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,164, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Alberto Martini's auction record?

Alberto Martini's auction record is $28,025, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Alberto Martini auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/alberto-martini (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.