Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is an artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $844. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Luther King Jr. sold in 2022 for $7,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Luther King Jr. on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Luther King Jr. work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Luther King Jr. work is $844.
The median Martin Luther King Jr. print sells for $937 across 9 lots.
The median Martin Luther King Jr. photograph sells for $328 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 10 | $937† | $3,750 | 90% | 2019-03-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $328 | $330 | — | 2026-03-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $368–$874 | $538 | $3,250 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $3,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3,250 |
| Photography | 2013 | $330 |
| Photography | 2026 | $325 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Luther King Jr. worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Luther King Jr. work is $844. The median Martin Luther King Jr. print sells for $937 across 9 lots. The median Martin Luther King Jr. photograph sells for $328 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martin Luther King Jr.'s auction record?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s auction record is $20,400, set in 2011.
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