Eddie Martinez (b. 1977)
What is Eddie Martinez’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 322 auction results for Eddie Martinez at 20 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,405 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,685–$42,472, n=52). The auction record is $2,520,000 for Untitled (Flower pot with blue background) (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (Flower pot with blue background), 2020 | Oil, acrylic and spray paint on linen | $2,520,000 | Christie's | Sep 2023 |
| 2 | High Flying Bird, 2014 | Painting | $2,009,674 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 3 | Table, Quilt, Table #2, 2008 | Mixed media | $1,920,000 | Christie's | Sep 2019 |
| 4 | Florida #2 (Mailbox Margie), 2018 | Painting | $1,068,947 | Christie's | Jul 2020 |
| 5 | Island I, 2014 | Painting | $992,009 | Christie's | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | They Build You Up to Knock You Down, 2009 | Painting | $772,643 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Christmas in July | — | $763,195 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Christmas in July, 2016 | Painting | $763,195 | Phillips | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil, acrylic, spray paint and enamel on canvas), 2015 | Enamel | $724,655 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 10 | Almost Lost #4, 2012 | Oil and spray paint on canvas | $709,048 | Phillips | Nov 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 155 | $114,780 |
| Other | 29 | $29,234 |
| Sculpture | 6 | $11,380 |
| Works on paper | 62 | $9,922 |
| Prints | 20 | $3,292 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 106 | $205,048 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 76 | $25,576 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 87 | $10,704 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 322 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Eddie Martinez is an American artist with 401 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $28,000. 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 Eddie Martinez sold in 2026 for $130,507, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Eddie Martinez on OpeningBid →What is a Eddie Martinez work worth?
Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Martinez work is $28,000.
The median Eddie Martinez painting sells for $89,325 across 160 lots.
The median Eddie Martinez work on paper sells for $12,622 across 64 lots.
The median Eddie Martinez print sells for $3,738 across 45 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Eddie Martinez paintings typically sell for $122,015–$348,440 (the middle half of 86 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Eddie Martinez work on papers typically sell for $3,945–$15,281 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 | 52 | $3,738‡ | $1.1M | 86.5% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 175 | $89,325‡ | $2.5M | 91.4% | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 71 | $12,622†‡ | $69,300 | 90.1% | 2026-10-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $12,600 | $323,655 | 87.5% | 2025-12-03 |
| Photography | 3 | $563 | $563 | 33.3% | 2017-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 97 | $275,000‡ | $2.5M | — | 2026-09-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Eddie Martinez's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $3,738 with 86.5% sell-through. Paintings (175 lots) median $89,325, record $2,520,000. A typical Eddie Martinez painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 97 lots) the median is $275,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,517–$6,675‡ | $4,183‡ | $24,387 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $1,600–$4,428‡ | $2,524‡ | $12,061‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $10,560–$24,062‡ | $15,120‡ | $37,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $26,075–$82,051‡ | $35,610‡ | $325,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 86 | $122,015–$348,440‡ | $211,292‡ | $2.5M |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $3,945–$15,281†‡ | $7,134†‡ | $69,300 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $14,513–$31,939† | $23,940† | $61,656 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $8,093–$12,600 | $10,160 | $20,000 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $2.5M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1.5M‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1.1M |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $595,331 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $323,655 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $69,300 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $61,656 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $50,400 |
‡ 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 Eddie Martinez worth?
Across 321 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eddie Martinez work is $28,000. The median Eddie Martinez painting sells for $89,325 across 160 lots. The median Eddie Martinez work on paper sells for $12,622 across 64 lots. The median Eddie Martinez print sells for $3,738 across 45 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Eddie Martinez paintings typically sell for $122,015–$348,440 (the middle half of 86 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Eddie Martinez work on papers typically sell for $3,945–$15,281 (the middle half of 40 sold 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 Eddie Martinez painting?
Based on 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eddie Martinez painting is $89,325. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eddie Martinez's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eddie Martinez painting is $2,520,000.
What is the average price of a Eddie Martinez work on paper?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eddie Martinez work on paper is $12,622. 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 Eddie Martinez's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eddie Martinez work on paper is $69,300.
What is the average price of a Eddie Martinez print?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Eddie Martinez print is $3,738. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Eddie Martinez's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Eddie Martinez print is $1,068,947.
What is the average price of a large Eddie Martinez painting?
Based on 86 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Eddie Martinez painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $211,292, 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 Eddie Martinez work on paper?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Eddie Martinez work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,134, 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 Eddie Martinez's auction record?
Eddie Martinez's auction record is $2,520,000, set in 2023.
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