Bernard Murray Martin (1935–2021)
Bernard Murray Martin is an American artist with 30 auction lots recorded since 2024, median price $925. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bernard Murray Martin sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,900 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bernard Murray Martin on OpeningBid →What is a Bernard Murray Martin work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Murray Martin work is $925.
The median Bernard Murray Martin painting sells for $1,000 across 27 lots.
The median Bernard Murray Martin work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Murray Martin paintings typically sell for $406–$1,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $1,000† | $5,000† | — | 2026-07-23 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $300† | $300† | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $406–$1,750† | $1,050† | $5,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,100† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $300† |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard Murray Martin worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard Murray Martin work is $925. The median Bernard Murray Martin painting sells for $1,000 across 27 lots. The median Bernard Murray Martin work on paper sells for $300 across 3 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Bernard Murray Martin paintings typically sell for $406–$1,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Bernard Murray Martin painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard Murray Martin painting is $1,000. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Murray Martin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard Murray Martin painting is $5,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a large Bernard Murray Martin painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Bernard Murray Martin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $1,050, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bernard Murray Martin's auction record?
Bernard Murray Martin's auction record is $5,000, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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