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# David McLeod Martin (1922–2018)

David McLeod Martin is a Scottish artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $758. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by David McLeod Martin sold in 2026 for $964, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a David McLeod Martin work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David McLeod Martin work is $758.

The median David McLeod Martin painting sells for $964 across 14 lots.

The median David McLeod Martin work on paper sells for $527 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $964 | $3,061 | 93.3% | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $527‡ | $786 | — | 2025-02-11 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $758–$1,443 | $1,363 | $2,136 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $870–$1,689 | $954 | $3,061 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $3,061 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,136 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $786 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $738 |

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 David McLeod Martin worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David McLeod Martin work is $758. The median David McLeod Martin painting sells for $964 across 14 lots. The median David McLeod Martin work on paper sells for $527 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a David McLeod Martin painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David McLeod Martin painting is $964.

### What is David McLeod Martin's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a David McLeod Martin painting is $3,061.

### What is David McLeod Martin's auction record?

David McLeod Martin's auction record is $3,061, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “David McLeod Martin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/david-mcleod-martin (updated 2026-11-01).

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.