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

# Eddie Martinez (b. 1977)

## What is Eddie Martinez’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| 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 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eddie Martinez auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eddie-martinez (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.