Martha Visser't Hooft (1906–1994)
What is Martha Visser't Hooft’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Martha Visser't Hooft at 3 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $363–$1,100, n=11). The auction record is $6,500 for Black Mesa (2026, Cottone Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Mesa, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $6,500 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Gestation | Oil on canvas | $4,750 | Cottone Auctions | Oct 2020 |
| 3 | Red Particles, 1973 | Acrylic on canvas | $3,250 | Cottone Auctions | Nov 2023 |
| 4 | Fish Fetish, 1981 | Gouache on paper | $1,900 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2022 |
| 5 | Coiled Snakes, 1954 | Oil on artist board | $1,800 | Cottone Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Martha Visser't Hooft (American, 1906-1994), 1976 | Oil on canvas | $1,600 | Cottone Auctions | May 2026 |
| 7 | Painted Canyon (Southwest Series), 1972 | Gouache | $1,440 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 8 | Martha Visser't Hooft (American, 1906-1994) | Gouache on paper | $1,200 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Moon Rocks II, 1969 | Gouache | $1,200 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| 10 | Painted Canyon, 1972 | Gouache | $1,200 | Cottone Auctions | Sep 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $1,600 |
| Works on paper | 18 | $625 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Martha Visser't Hooft is an American artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $500. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Martha Visser't Hooft sold in 2026 for $500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Visser't Hooft work is $500.
The median Martha Visser't Hooft work on paper sells for $500 across 16 lots.
The median Martha Visser't Hooft painting sells for $1,700 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $1,700 | $6,500 | — | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $500‡ | $1,900 | — | 2026-05-21 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $6,500 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $4,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $1,900 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,200 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martha Visser't Hooft worth?
Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martha Visser't Hooft work is $500. The median Martha Visser't Hooft work on paper sells for $500 across 16 lots. The median Martha Visser't Hooft painting sells for $1,700 across 8 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Martha Visser't Hooft work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martha Visser't Hooft work on paper is $500. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martha Visser't Hooft's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martha Visser't Hooft work on paper is $1,900.
What is Martha Visser't Hooft's auction record?
Martha Visser't Hooft's auction record is $6,500, set in 2026.
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