Martin Grelle (b. 1954)
What is Martin Grelle’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Martin Grelle at 10 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $45,375 including buyer’s premium (middle half $30,250–$144,000, n=5). The auction record is $350,000 for The River's Gift (2020, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The River's Gift, 2007 | Oil paint | $350,000 | Christie's | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Apsaroke Autumn, 2004 | Oil on canvas | $292,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 3 | Blackfeet at Blacktail Ponds | Oil on canvas | $257,600 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 4 | River’s Edge, 2010 | Oil on canvas | $257,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2011 |
| 5 | The River’s Gift | Oil on canvas | $246,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2007 |
| 6 | Crows in the Corn | — | $205,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Monarchs of the North, 2002 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2020 |
| 8 | Gros Ventre Hunters, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $195,500 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2008 |
| 9 | Apsáalooke Horse Hunters, 2008 | Oil on canvas | $192,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2025 |
| 10 | Lost and Found, 2015 | Oil on canvas | $190,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 80 | $33,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $50,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 61 | $30,420 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Grelle is an American artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $34,188. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Grelle sold in 2025 for $45,375, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Martin Grelle record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Martin Grelle on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Grelle work worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Grelle work is $34,188.
The median Martin Grelle painting sells for $32,450 across 64 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Martin Grelle paintings typically sell for $17,550–$50,575 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 67 | $32,450† | $350,000 | 95.5% | 2026-07-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $190,400 | $350,000 | — | 2025-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $17,550–$50,575 | $30,250 | $292,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $9,995–$127,400† | $44,675† | $257,600 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $350,000 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $292,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Grelle worth?
Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Grelle work is $34,188. The median Martin Grelle painting sells for $32,450 across 64 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martin Grelle paintings typically sell for $17,550–$50,575 (the middle half of 49 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 Martin Grelle painting?
Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Grelle painting is $32,450. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martin Grelle's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Grelle painting is $350,000.
What is the average price of a small Martin Grelle painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Grelle painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a medium Martin Grelle painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Grelle painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $44,675, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martin Grelle's auction record?
Martin Grelle's auction record is $350,000, set in 2020.
See the full Martin Grelle record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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