> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-martin · updated 2026-11-02

# Chris Martin (b. 1954)

## What is Chris Martin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 52 auction results for Chris Martin at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,528 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,068–$5,049, n=18). The auction record is $37,800 for Seven Pointed Star (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seven Pointed Star, 2008 | Acrylic paint | $37,800 | Christie's | May 2024 |
| 2 | Staring into the Sun, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $37,500 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 3 | Red + Green Sex Machine, 2004 | Collage | $30,000 | Christie's | Feb 2019 |
| 4 | Double Orange Coney Island Vodou Painting, 1954 | Painting | $28,750 | Wright | Jun 2019 |
| 5 | Black Star for Miles Davis, 2008 | Oil paint | $27,720 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | In Memory of James Brown 'Godfather of Soul' 1934-2006, 2005 | Oil, acrylic gel, vinyl records and paper-mâché collage on canvas | $27,389 | Christie's | Sep 2005 |
| 7 | Untitled (acrylic gel, oil, newsprint and banana peel on canvas), 2006 | Painting | $18,750 | Phillips | May 2014 |
| 8 | Staring Into The Sun, 2003 | Oil, paper collage and staples on canvas | $17,500 | Christie's | Mar 2004 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil and glitter on canvas), 2014 | Oil paint | $17,135 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 10 | Seven Pointed Star for Isaac Hayes, 2008 | Mixed media | $16,250 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $9,375 |
| Other | 8 | $2,520 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $13,860 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $4,064 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,645 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 52 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Chris Martin is an American artist with 85 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $5,292. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Chris Martin sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Chris Martin work worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Martin work is $5,292.

The median Chris Martin painting sells for $7,575 across 33 lots.

The median Chris Martin print sells for $2,413 across 1 lots.

The median Chris Martin photograph sells for $165 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $2,413 | $2,413 | 50% | 2024-04-16 |
| Paintings | 35 | $7,575 | $37,800 | 94.3% | 2026-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $15,312 | $30,000 | — | 2021-12-15 |
| Photography | 2 | $165 | $200 | — | 2026-06-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $37,500 | $37,800 | — | 2024-05-17 |

Chris Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $2,413 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (35 lots) median $7,575, record $37,800. A typical Chris Martin painting sells for around 3.1× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $37,500.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,286–$2,772 | $2,540 | $3,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,625–$9,375 | $4,064 | $13,750 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $8,268–$20,910 | $13,280 | $37,800 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $37,800 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $30,000 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $28,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,413 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $625 |
| Photography | 2026 | $200 |
| Photography | 2019 | $130 |

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 Chris Martin worth?

Across 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Chris Martin work is $5,292. The median Chris Martin painting sells for $7,575 across 33 lots. The median Chris Martin print sells for $2,413 across 1 lots. The median Chris Martin photograph sells for $165 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Chris Martin painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Chris Martin painting is $7,575.

### What is Chris Martin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Chris Martin painting is $37,800.

### What is the average price of a large Chris Martin painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Chris Martin painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Chris Martin's auction record?

Chris Martin's auction record is $37,800, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Chris Martin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/chris-martin (updated 2026-11-02).

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.