Charles Martin (1910–1934)
Charles Martin is a French artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $907. 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 Charles Martin sold in 2025 for $1,187, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Charles Martin on OpeningBid →What is a Charles Martin work worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Martin work is $907.
The median Charles Martin print sells for $855 across 19 lots.
The median Charles Martin work on paper sells for $1,059 across 18 lots.
The median Charles Martin painting sells for $646 across 3 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 | 22 | $855†‡ | $6,359 | 86.4% | 2026-01-26 |
| Paintings | 4 | $646‡ | $1,228 | 75% | 2023-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,059‡ | $9,063 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,166‡ | $9,063 | — | 2025-06-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Charles Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $855 with 86.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $646, record $1,228. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,166.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $833–$1,936 | $1,365 | $6,359 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $602–$2,291‡ | $1,366‡ | $9,063 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $275–$931‡ | $424‡ | $1,209 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $9,063 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $6,359 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,973 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,573 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,228 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $646‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Charles Martin worth?
Across 54 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Martin work is $907. The median Charles Martin print sells for $855 across 19 lots. The median Charles Martin work on paper sells for $1,059 across 18 lots. The median Charles Martin painting sells for $646 across 3 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 Charles Martin print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Martin print is $855. 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 Charles Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Martin print is $6,359.
What is the average price of a Charles Martin work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Charles Martin work on paper is $1,059. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Charles Martin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Charles Martin work on paper is $9,063.
What is the average price of a small Charles Martin work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Martin work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,366, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Charles Martin print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Charles Martin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,365, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Charles Martin's auction record?
Charles Martin's auction record is $9,063, set in 2006.
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