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# Martin Maloney (1938–2003)

## What is Martin Maloney’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 32 auction results for Martin Maloney at 6 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $599 including buyer’s premium (middle half $562–$730, n=6). The auction record is $11,022 for Choosing a Tie (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choosing a Tie, 1996 | Oil paint | $11,022 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 2 | Out of the Blue, 1972 | Acrylic and gold paint on cardboard, in artist's frame | $8,729 | Christie's | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | The Adoration of the Magi, 2000 | Oil paint | $8,060 | Christie's | Oct 2014 |
| 4 | Untitled Portrait (Youth), 1961 | Oil paint | $7,067 | Christie's | Apr 2004 |
| 5 | Untitled Portrait (Long Neck) | Oil on canvas | $5,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2016 |
| 6 | Girl About Town, 2000 | Collage | $4,668 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |
| 7 | Actress/Model # 4 "Melanie K.", 2007 | Pencil, oil on canvas collage with wax encaustic and paper on canvas | $4,596 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 8 | Untitled, portrait (lilac), 1961 | Oil paint | $4,461 | Christie's | Jun 2000 |
| 9 | Studio Flowers #32, 2016 | Oil on canvas | $3,000 | Christie's | Apr 2008 |
| 10 | Relational Object Intercourse London 1971, 1971 | Found postcards and paper in artist's frame | $2,286 | Christie's | Apr 2013 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,638 |
| Other | 6 | $1,053 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $953 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $1,511 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1,200 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $562 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 32 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Maloney is an American artist with 40 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,200.

A work by Martin Maloney sold in 2025 for $1,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Maloney work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Maloney work is $1,200.

The median Martin Maloney painting sells for $1,638 across 17 lots.

The median Martin Maloney work on paper sells for $863 across 10 lots.

The median Martin Maloney photograph sells for $82 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $337 | $337 | — | 2016-02-02 |
| Paintings | 17 | $1,638 | $11,022 | — | 2025-06-20 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $863 | $2,286 | 83.3% | 2025-08-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $82 | $82 | 50% | 2024-12-01 |

Martin Maloney's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $337. Paintings (17 lots) median $1,638, record $11,022. A typical Martin Maloney painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $2,656–$7,483 | $4,731 | $11,022 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $875–$3,117 | $1,200 | $8,060 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,238–$1,397 | $1,375 | $2,286 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $11,022 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $8,729 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,286 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,397 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $337 |
| Photography | 2024 | $82 |

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 Maloney worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Maloney work is $1,200. The median Martin Maloney painting sells for $1,638 across 17 lots. The median Martin Maloney work on paper sells for $863 across 10 lots. The median Martin Maloney photograph sells for $82 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Martin Maloney painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Maloney painting is $1,638.

### What is Martin Maloney's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Maloney painting is $11,022.

### What is the average price of a Martin Maloney work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Maloney work on paper is $863.

### What is Martin Maloney's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Maloney work on paper is $2,286.

### What is Martin Maloney's auction record?

Martin Maloney's auction record is $11,022, set in 2011.

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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.