Martha Cooper (b. 1943)
Martha Cooper is an American artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,232. 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 Martha Cooper sold in 2024 for $3,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martha Cooper on OpeningBid →What is a Martha Cooper work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Cooper work is $1,232.
The median Martha Cooper photograph sells for $1,232 across 19 lots.
The median Martha Cooper print sells for $561 across 1 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 | 1 | $561 | $561 | — | 2022-11-30 |
| Photography | 26 | $1,232†‡ | $3,629 | 73.1% | 2024-04-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $508–$956 | $768 | $2,233 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $3,629 |
| Photography | 2009 | $3,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $561 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martha Cooper worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Cooper work is $1,232. The median Martha Cooper photograph sells for $1,232 across 19 lots. The median Martha Cooper print sells for $561 across 1 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 Cooper photograph?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Cooper photograph is $1,232. 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 Cooper's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Cooper photograph is $3,629.
What is Martha Cooper's auction record?
Martha Cooper's auction record is $3,629, set in 2024.
See the full Martha Cooper record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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