Martin Carlin (1730–1785)
What is Martin Carlin’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 23 auction results for Martin Carlin at 5 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $78,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,000–$100,800, n=5). The auction record is $1,210,326 for A LOUIS XVI ORMOLU-MOUNTED SYCAMORE, GREEN-STAINED SYCAMORE AND MARQUETRY TABLE EN CHIFFONNIERE (1999, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 9 | $100,800 |
| Other | 10 | $25,657 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $112,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $46,115 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 23 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Carlin is a French artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $55,000. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Carlin sold in 2024 for $100,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Carlin on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Carlin work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Carlin work is $55,000.
The median Martin Carlin sculpture sells for $37,799 across 4 lots.
The median Martin Carlin print sells for $26,584 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $26,584 | $26,584 | — | 2018-04-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $37,799 | $100,800 | — | 2025-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $264,600‡ | $1.2M | — | 2024-12-12 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $100,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $46,115 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $26,584 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Carlin worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Carlin work is $55,000. The median Martin Carlin sculpture sells for $37,799 across 4 lots. The median Martin Carlin print sells for $26,584 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Carlin's auction record?
Martin Carlin's auction record is $1,210,326, set in 1999.
See the full Martin Carlin record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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