Giovanni Martino (1908–1997)
Giovanni Martino is an American artist with 185 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $325. 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 Giovanni Martino sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $800 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Giovanni Martino on OpeningBid →What is a Giovanni Martino work worth?
Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Martino work is $325.
The median Giovanni Martino painting sells for $375 across 162 lots.
The median Giovanni Martino work on paper sells for $150 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Martino paintings typically sell for $275–$525 (the middle half of 103 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Martino paintings typically sell for $300–$925 (the middle half of 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 182 | $375†‡ | $3,200 | 89% | 2026-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $150† | $516 | 77.8% | 2023-10-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $1,700† | $3,200 | — | 2025-09-21 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 103 | $275–$525†‡ | $325†‡ | $3,200 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $300–$925† | $500† | $2,600† |
† 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 | 2025 | $3,200 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $516 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $504 |
† 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 Giovanni Martino worth?
Across 157 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Giovanni Martino work is $325. The median Giovanni Martino painting sells for $375 across 162 lots. The median Giovanni Martino work on paper sells for $150 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Giovanni Martino paintings typically sell for $275–$525 (the middle half of 103 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Giovanni Martino paintings typically sell for $300–$925 (the middle half of 59 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 Giovanni Martino painting?
Based on 162 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Giovanni Martino painting is $375. 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 Giovanni Martino's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Giovanni Martino painting is $3,200.
What is the average price of a small Giovanni Martino painting?
Based on 103 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Giovanni Martino painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $325, 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 the average price of a medium Giovanni Martino painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Giovanni Martino painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Giovanni Martino's auction record?
Giovanni Martino's auction record is $3,200, set in 2025.
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