Jean MARTIN (1911–1996)
What is Jean MARTIN’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Jean MARTIN at 3 houses since 2014. Over the last 24 months the median price was $30 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30–$61, n=16). The auction record is $6,220 for Le Pont de Serin (2021, De Baecque et Associés). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Pont de Serin, 1935 | Huile sur carton, signée en bas à droite, contresignée, titrée et datée au dos | $6,220 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 2 | Soldat blessé, 1940 | Huile sur panneau, signée et datée en bas à gauche, contresignée, titrée et datée au dos | $5,788 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | L'Homme au chapeau boule 2 (Franz KAFKA), 1988 | Huile sur toile | $4,658 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2014 |
| 4 | Celle qui va partir..., 1962/1978 | Huile et tempera sur toile, signée en bas à gauche, contresignée, titrée, datée et située à Paris au dos | $3,568 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 5 | Les prunelles, 1944 | Huile sur panneau | $3,459 | De Baecque et Associés | Apr 2014 |
| 6 | Sainte Véronique, 1951 | Tempera et feuille d'or sur panneau, signée du monogramme, titrée, datée et situé à Paris au dos | $1,968 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | FRAGMENTS OF SUMMER | Mixed media | $1,535 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2022 |
| 8 | La coiffure d'Isabelle, 1975 | Huile et tempera sur carton, signée en bas à droite, contresignée, titrée, datée et située à Paris au dos | $1,504 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | L'Homme au chapeau-boule (Alfred Hitchcock), 1982 | Huile sur toile, signée en bas vers la droite, contresignée, titrée, datée et située à Paris au dos | $1,117 | De Baecque et Associés | Oct 2022 |
| 10 | Fleurs, 1947 | Huile sur panneau d'isorel, signée et datée en bas à gauche, titrée et datée au dos | $893 | De Baecque et Associés | Nov 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $1,504 |
| Other | 14 | $34 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $1,311 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $30 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Jean MARTIN is a Scottish artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $367.
A work by Jean MARTIN sold in 2025 for $441, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean MARTIN work is $367.
The median Jean MARTIN work on paper sells for $30 across 14 lots.
The median Jean MARTIN painting sells for $1,504 across 13 lots.
The median Jean MARTIN print sells for $1,535 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,535 | $1,535 | — | 2022-01-19 |
| Paintings | 13 | $1,504 | $6,220 | — | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $30 | $394 | — | 2025-12-07 |
Jean MARTIN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,535. Paintings (13 lots) median $1,504, record $6,220.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $700–$2,713 | $1,117 | $6,220 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $30–$59 | $30 | $394 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,220 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $5,788 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,535 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $394 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $339 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jean MARTIN worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jean MARTIN work is $367. The median Jean MARTIN work on paper sells for $30 across 14 lots. The median Jean MARTIN painting sells for $1,504 across 13 lots. The median Jean MARTIN print sells for $1,535 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Jean MARTIN work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean MARTIN work on paper is $30.
What is Jean MARTIN's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean MARTIN work on paper is $394.
What is the average price of a Jean MARTIN painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jean MARTIN painting is $1,504.
What is Jean MARTIN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jean MARTIN painting is $6,220.
What is the average price of a small Jean MARTIN work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jean MARTIN work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $30, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Jean MARTIN painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jean MARTIN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,117, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jean MARTIN's auction record?
Jean MARTIN's auction record is $6,220, set in 2021.
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