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

# Kris Martin (b. 1972)

## What is Kris Martin’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 44 auction results for Kris Martin at 14 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $889 including buyer’s premium (middle half $889–$1,874, n=5). The auction record is $60,914 for Mandi XXI (2019, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandi XXI, 2009 | Information flapboard | $60,914 | Phillips | Dec 2019 |
| 2 | Mandi VIII (Laokoon Gruppe), 2006 | Gips | $45,409 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | Mandi XV, 2007 | Stahl und Bronze | $39,355 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 4 | The End, 2006 | Mixed Media (Spiegel, Klebefolie und Holzrahmen) | $32,543 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Et in Terra, 2011 | Acier poli | $28,174 | Artcurial | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | Obussen (Fundstücke), 2010 | 13 Patronenhülsen | $25,147 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Festum II, 2010 | Bronze-Konfetti. Ca. 48,5kg | $19,230 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | Summit, 2009 | Granitstein mit Papierkreuz | $14,026 | Karl & Faber | May 2017 |
| 9 | Auflösungsgenuss, 2014 | Bronze | $12,109 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2022 |
| 10 | The End., 2006 | Mirror with foil. Material proof | $9,125 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2022 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 12 | $10,587 |
| Other | 12 | $5,461 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $35,949 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,073 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 44 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kris Martin is a Belgian artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,386. 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 Kris Martin is recorded as sold in 2024 for $31,686; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kris Martin work worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kris Martin work is $5,386.

The median Kris Martin sculpture sells for $14,738 across 14 lots.

The median Kris Martin print sells for $641 across 4 lots.

The median Kris Martin work on paper sells for $1,514 across 3 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 | 7 | $641 | $889 | 57.1% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,514 | $2,573 | 60% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 16 | $14,738‡ | $45,409 | 87.5% | 2024-11-28 |
| Photography | 3 | $5,298 | $5,298 | 33.3% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $45,409 | $60,914 | — | 2024-11-27 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $7,194–$14,382‡ | $10,587‡ | $19,230 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $45,409 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $39,355 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $889 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $889 |

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 Kris Martin worth?

Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kris Martin work is $5,386. The median Kris Martin sculpture sells for $14,738 across 14 lots. The median Kris Martin print sells for $641 across 4 lots. The median Kris Martin work on paper sells for $1,514 across 3 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 Kris Martin sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kris Martin sculpture is $14,738. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kris Martin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kris Martin sculpture is $45,409.

### What is Kris Martin's auction record?

Kris Martin's auction record is $60,914, set in 2019.

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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, “Kris Martin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kris-martin (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.