> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-martens · updated 2026-11-02

# Karl Mårtens

Karl Mårtens is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $234. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Karl Mårtens is recorded as sold in 2026 for $416; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Karl Mårtens work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Mårtens work is $234.

The median Karl Mårtens print sells for $150 across 89 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Karl Mårtens prints typically sell for $93–$185 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Mårtens prints typically sell for $146–$279 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 93 | $150‡ | $490‡ | 95.7% | 2026-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $437‡ | $490‡ | — | 2026-09-29 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $93–$185‡ | $129‡ | $490‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $146–$279‡ | $159‡ | $476‡ |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $490‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $476‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Karl Mårtens worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Karl Mårtens work is $234. The median Karl Mårtens print sells for $150 across 89 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Karl Mårtens prints typically sell for $93–$185 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Karl Mårtens prints typically sell for $146–$279 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Karl Mårtens print?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Karl Mårtens print is $150. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Mårtens's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Karl Mårtens print is $490. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a small Karl Mårtens print?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Karl Mårtens print (small (under 50 cm)) is $129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Karl Mårtens print?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Karl Mårtens print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $159, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Karl Mårtens's auction record?

Karl Mårtens's auction record is $490, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Karl Mårtens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/karl-martens (updated 2026-11-02).

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.