David Martin (1737–1798)
David Martin is a British (modern) artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $2,446. 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 David Martin sold in 2026 for $3,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View David Martin on OpeningBid →What is a David Martin work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Martin work is $2,446.
The median David Martin painting sells for $1,343 across 16 lots.
The median David Martin work on paper sells for $228 across 2 lots.
The median David Martin photograph sells for $3,192 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $1,343†‡ | $148,936 | 88.9% | 2025-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $228† | $442 | 66.7% | 2026-06-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $3,192 | $3,192 | — | 2026-06-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $32–$3,505†‡ | $1,343†‡ | $5,595 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $148,936 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $30,886 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,192 |
| Photography | 2026 | $3,192 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $442 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $15† |
† 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 David Martin worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Martin work is $2,446. The median David Martin painting sells for $1,343 across 16 lots. The median David Martin work on paper sells for $228 across 2 lots. The median David Martin photograph sells for $3,192 across 2 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 David Martin painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Martin painting is $1,343. 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 David Martin's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Martin painting is $148,936.
What is the average price of a medium David Martin painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Martin painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,343, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 David Martin's auction record?
David Martin's auction record is $148,936, set in 2022.
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