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# Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. is an artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,168.

A work by Martin Luther King Jr. sold in 2026 for $35,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Luther King Jr. work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Luther King Jr. work is $1,168.

The median Martin Luther King Jr. print sells for $960 across 3 lots.

The median Martin Luther King Jr. photograph sells for $1,375 across 3 lots.

The median Martin Luther King Jr. work on paper sells for $4,430 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $960 | $1,920 | — | 2015-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $4,430 | $6,109 | — | 2024-12-12 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,375 | $3,200 | — | 2015-03-26 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,109 |
| Photography | 2007 | $3,200 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $2,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $1,920 |
| Photography | 2015 | $1,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $960 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Martin Luther King Jr. worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Luther King Jr. work is $1,168. The median Martin Luther King Jr. print sells for $960 across 3 lots. The median Martin Luther King Jr. photograph sells for $1,375 across 3 lots. The median Martin Luther King Jr. work on paper sells for $4,430 across 2 lots.

### What is Martin Luther King Jr.'s auction record?

Martin Luther King Jr.'s auction record is $35,560, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.