Martha Cahoon (1905–1999)
Martha Cahoon is an American artist with 166 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,150. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Martha Cahoon is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,400; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Cahoon work is $1,150.
The median Martha Cahoon painting sells for $2,000 across 79 lots.
The median Martha Cahoon work on paper sells for $400 across 36 lots.
The median Martha Cahoon print sells for $238 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Martha Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,000–$2,625 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Martha Cahoon work on papers typically sell for $300–$716 (the middle half of 35 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 | 7 | $238‡ | $475‡ | 85.7% | 2025-12-04 |
| Paintings | 96 | $2,000†‡ | $21,850‡ | 82.3% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $400‡ | $2,800‡ | 81.8% | 2025-07-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $6,900‡ | $21,850‡ | — | 2024-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martha Cahoon's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $238 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (96 lots) median $2,000, record $21,850. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Martha Cahoon painting sells for around 8.4× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $6,900.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 64 | $1,000–$2,625†‡ | $1,739†‡ | $7,500‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,942–$4,438‡ | $3,400‡ | $9,500‡ |
† 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) | 35 | $300–$716‡ | $400‡ | $2,800‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2003 | $21,850‡ |
| Paintings | 2022 | $9,500‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $2,800‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $2,000‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $475‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $325‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martha Cahoon worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Cahoon work is $1,150. The median Martha Cahoon painting sells for $2,000 across 79 lots. The median Martha Cahoon work on paper sells for $400 across 36 lots. The median Martha Cahoon print sells for $238 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martha Cahoon paintings typically sell for $1,000–$2,625 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Martha Cahoon work on papers typically sell for $300–$716 (the middle half of 35 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 Martha Cahoon painting?
Based on 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Cahoon painting is $2,000. 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 Martha Cahoon's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Cahoon painting is $21,850. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Martha Cahoon work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Cahoon work on paper is $400. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martha Cahoon's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Cahoon work on paper is $2,800. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Martha Cahoon painting?
Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martha Cahoon painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,739, 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 the average price of a small Martha Cahoon work on paper?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martha Cahoon work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martha Cahoon's auction record?
Martha Cahoon's auction record is $21,850, set in 2003. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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