Fletcher Martin (1904–1979)
Fletcher Martin is an American artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $750. 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 Fletcher Martin sold in 2025 for $1,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Fletcher Martin on OpeningBid →What is a Fletcher Martin work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fletcher Martin work is $750.
The median Fletcher Martin print sells for $409 across 18 lots.
The median Fletcher Martin painting sells for $2,440 across 6 lots.
The median Fletcher Martin work on paper sells for $1,375 across 7 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 | 23 | $409†‡ | $3,600 | 78.3% | 2025-07-10 |
| Paintings | 10 | $2,440‡ | $32,500 | 60% | 2022-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $1,375 | $4,600 | 70% | 2025-02-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Fletcher Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $409 with 78.3% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $2,440, record $32,500. A typical Fletcher Martin painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $160–$828†‡ | $406†‡ | $3,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,100–$1,625 | $1,375 | $1,625 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $32,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $14,040 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $4,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $3,600 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,625 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Fletcher Martin worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fletcher Martin work is $750. The median Fletcher Martin print sells for $409 across 18 lots. The median Fletcher Martin painting sells for $2,440 across 6 lots. The median Fletcher Martin work on paper sells for $1,375 across 7 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 Fletcher Martin print?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fletcher Martin print is $409. 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 Fletcher Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Fletcher Martin print is $3,600.
What is the average price of a small Fletcher Martin print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fletcher Martin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $406, 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 Fletcher Martin's auction record?
Fletcher Martin's auction record is $32,500, set in 2008.
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