Martin Creed (b. 1968)
What is Martin Creed’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 87 auction results for Martin Creed at 15 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,446 including buyer’s premium (middle half $752–$11,718, n=12). The auction record is $98,730 for An intrusion and a protrusion from a wall (2020, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An intrusion and a protrusion from a wall, 1997 | Silver | $98,730 | Phillips | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Work No. 287 (Feelings) | Neon | $66,758 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 3 | EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT, 2020 | White neon | $44,565 | Christie's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Don't Worry | White neon in plexiglas | $41,250 | Sotheby's | Jun 2009 |
| 5 | Work No. 230. DON'T WORRY, 2000 | White neon | $38,984 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 6 | Work No. 220 (Don't Worry), 1999 | Neon | $37,500 | Christie's | May 2009 |
| 7 | Work No. 230 (Don’t Worry), 2000 | White neon | $37,385 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT, 2020 | White neon | $30,731 | Phillips | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Work No. 292 - SMALL THINGS, 1968 | Neon | $28,706 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work No. 471 (FEELINGS), 2005 | Red neon | $29,529 | Christie's | Mar 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 32 | $16,538 |
| Paintings | 15 | $16,250 |
| Prints | 18 | $1,256 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,059 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $37,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $16,510 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,920 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 87 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Creed is a British (modern) artist with 123 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,554. 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 Martin Creed sold in 2026 for $11,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Creed on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Creed work worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Creed work is $4,554.
The median Martin Creed print sells for $847 across 23 lots.
The median Martin Creed painting sells for $11,309 across 21 lots.
The median Martin Creed work on paper sells for $631 across 11 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 | 27 | $847 | $4,554 | 85.2% | 2026-03-18 |
| Paintings | 23 | $11,309 | $25,361 | 91.3% | 2026-03-07 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $631‡ | $81,250 | 84.6% | 2025-10-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 9 | $38,984 | $98,730 | 77.8% | 2022-12-08 |
| Photography | 3 | $2,464 | $4,740 | 66.7% | 2024-11-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $66,758 | $98,730 | — | 2021-03-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martin Creed's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (27 lots) median $847 with 85.2% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $11,309, record $25,361. A typical Martin Creed painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $66,758.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $666–$2,259 | $1,284 | $4,554 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $663–$796 | $728 | $1,262 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,534–$16,272 | $8,438 | $25,361 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $375–$2,833‡ | $631‡ | $81,250 |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $98,730 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $81,250 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $66,758 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $25,361 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $24,314 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $15,412 |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,740 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $4,554 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Creed worth?
Across 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Creed work is $4,554. The median Martin Creed print sells for $847 across 23 lots. The median Martin Creed painting sells for $11,309 across 21 lots. The median Martin Creed work on paper sells for $631 across 11 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 Martin Creed print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Creed print is $847.
What is Martin Creed's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Creed print is $4,554.
What is the average price of a Martin Creed painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Creed painting is $11,309.
What is Martin Creed's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Creed painting is $25,361.
What is the average price of a Martin Creed work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Creed work on paper is $631. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Creed's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Creed work on paper is $81,250.
What is the average price of a small Martin Creed painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Creed painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,438, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Martin Creed print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Creed print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Martin Creed's auction record?
Martin Creed's auction record is $98,730, set in 2020.
See the full Martin Creed record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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