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# Jan et Joël Martel (1896–1966)

Jan et Joël Martel is an artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $8,435. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan et Joël Martel sold in 2025 for $9,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan et Joël Martel work worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan et Joël Martel work is $8,435.

The median Jan et Joël Martel sculpture sells for $13,846 across 30 lots.

The median Jan et Joël Martel work on paper sells for $2,268 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jan et Joël Martel sculptures typically sell for $7,615–$17,331 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 12 | $2,268† | $5,538 | — | 2025-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 34 | $13,846† | $186,924 | 88.2% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $72,000 | $186,924 | — | 2019-11-19 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,526–$2,984† | $2,268† | $5,538 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $7,615–$17,331† | $10,039† | $52,616 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $36,000–$60,231 | $48,462 | $186,924 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $186,924 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $72,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,538 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $5,262 |

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 Jan et Joël Martel worth?

Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan et Joël Martel work is $8,435. The median Jan et Joël Martel sculpture sells for $13,846 across 30 lots. The median Jan et Joël Martel work on paper sells for $2,268 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan et Joël Martel sculptures typically sell for $7,615–$17,331 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jan et Joël Martel sculpture?

Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan et Joël Martel sculpture is $13,846. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan et Joël Martel's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan et Joël Martel sculpture is $186,924.

### What is the average price of a Jan et Joël Martel work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan et Joël Martel work on paper is $2,268. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan et Joël Martel's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan et Joël Martel work on paper is $5,538.

### What is the average price of a small Jan et Joël Martel sculpture?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan et Joël Martel sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $10,039, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Jan et Joël Martel work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan et Joël Martel work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,268, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan et Joël Martel's auction record?

Jan et Joël Martel's auction record is $186,924, set in 2019.

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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, “Jan et Joël Martel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-et-joel-martel (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.