John Martin (1789–1854)
John Martin is a British artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,101. 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 John Martin sold in 2025 for $1,105, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Martin on OpeningBid →What is a John Martin work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Martin work is $1,101.
The median John Martin print sells for $747 across 22 lots.
The median John Martin work on paper sells for $3,914 across 5 lots.
The median John Martin painting sells for $768 across 6 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 | 40 | $747†‡ | $15,316 | 55% | 2024-10-17 |
| Paintings | 6 | $768‡ | $1,579 | — | 2025-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $3,914 | $43,092 | 50% | 2014-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
John Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (40 lots) median $747 with 55% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $768, record $1,579.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $193–$745†‡ | $510†‡ | $2,249‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $685–$3,907†‡ | $937†‡ | $15,316 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,265–$10,773 | $3,914 | $43,092 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $43,092 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $15,316 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10,773 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $5,315 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,579 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,105 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a John Martin worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Martin work is $1,101. The median John Martin print sells for $747 across 22 lots. The median John Martin work on paper sells for $3,914 across 5 lots. The median John Martin painting sells for $768 across 6 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 John Martin print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Martin print is $747. 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 John Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Martin print is $15,316.
What is John Martin's auction record?
John Martin's auction record is $43,092, set in 2007.
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