Kenneth Martin (1905–1984)
What is Kenneth Martin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Kenneth Martin at 17 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $606 including buyer’s premium (middle half $562–$627, n=5). The auction record is $132,756 for Chance & Order 16 (black) 1973 (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chance & Order 16 (black) 1973 | — | $132,756 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 2 | Chance and Order 18 (Black), 1974 | Oil paint | $120,352 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Chance.Order.Change 11, 1979 | Oil on canvas | $106,596 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Order and Change (Black) 1, 1977 | Oil paint | $70,652 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Chance, Order, Change 26 (History Painting), 1983 | Oil paint | $61,256 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Screw Mobile, 1969 | Cartridge brass | $61,018 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 7 | Oscillation, 1961 | Brass mounted on a white-painted wooden base, unique | $28,448 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 8 | Abstract, 1951 | Three linoleum cuts printed in colours on oriental paper | $21,509 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 9 | Oscillation, 1905 | Cartridge brass | $7,712 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled (tondo composition) | Woodcut in colours on thin wove | $11,693 | Roseberys London | Jul 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $2,877 |
| Prints | 25 | $943 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $819 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $2,092 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $1,374 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Kenneth Martin is a British (modern) artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,067. 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 Kenneth Martin sold in 2024 for $5,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kenneth Martin on OpeningBid →What is a Kenneth Martin work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Martin work is $1,067.
The median Kenneth Martin print sells for $662 across 39 lots.
The median Kenneth Martin work on paper sells for $1,066 across 9 lots.
The median Kenneth Martin painting sells for $87,705 across 5 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kenneth Martin prints typically sell for $449–$1,441 (the middle half of 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 45 | $662†‡ | $21,509 | 86.7% | 2025-10-27 |
| Paintings | 5 | $87,705‡ | $120,352 | — | 2021-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $1,066† | $2,877 | 75% | 2025-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $7,712 | $61,018 | — | 2019-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $113,474‡ | $132,756 | — | 2021-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kenneth Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (45 lots) median $662 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $87,705, record $120,352. A typical Kenneth Martin painting sells for around 133× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $113,474.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $531–$866†‡ | $627†‡ | $11,693 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $449–$1,441†‡ | $773†‡ | $21,509 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $70,652–$106,596‡ | $87,705‡ | $120,352 |
‡ 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) | 9 | $819–$1,867† | $1,066† | $2,877 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $120,352 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $106,596 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $61,018 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $21,509 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $11,693 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $7,712 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $2,877 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,384 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kenneth Martin worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kenneth Martin work is $1,067. The median Kenneth Martin print sells for $662 across 39 lots. The median Kenneth Martin work on paper sells for $1,066 across 9 lots. The median Kenneth Martin painting sells for $87,705 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kenneth Martin prints typically sell for $449–$1,441 (the middle half of 32 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 Kenneth Martin print?
Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Martin print is $662. 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 Kenneth Martin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Martin print is $21,509.
What is the average price of a Kenneth Martin work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kenneth Martin work on paper is $1,066. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kenneth Martin's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kenneth Martin work on paper is $2,877.
What is the average price of a medium Kenneth Martin print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kenneth Martin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $773, 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 Kenneth Martin's auction record?
Kenneth Martin's auction record is $132,756, set in 2008.
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