Martin Mull (1943–2024)
What is Martin Mull’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 24 auction results for Martin Mull at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,756 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,509–$6,826, n=10). The auction record is $73,000 for Hero's Welcome (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero's Welcome | — | $73,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | A Young Magician's Routine, 2001 | Oil on canvas | $16,510 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 3 | A Young Magician's Routine, 2001 | Painting | $16,510 | Rago Arts | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Fall From Grace | Oil on linen | $12,500 | Sotheby's | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | Christ's Entry into Brussels, Wisconsin, 2002 | Painting | $6,985 | Rago Arts | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Twofer, 2002 | Painting | $6,350 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on linen), 2004 | Painting | $5,080 | Rago Arts | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Woman Burying Her Parakeet, 1990 | Painting | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | B.J., 2000 | Painting | $3,750 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jan 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled (2) | — | $3,600 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $5,715 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,423 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $6,985 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $2,360 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,810 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 24 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Martin Mull is an American artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $3,252. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Mull sold in 2026 for $6,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Mull on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Mull work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Mull work is $3,252.
The median Martin Mull painting sells for $5,040 across 10 lots.
The median Martin Mull work on paper sells for $2,432 across 7 lots.
The median Martin Mull print sells for $500 across 1 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 | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2025-03-26 |
| Paintings | 12 | $5,040 | $16,510 | 83.3% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $2,432† | $3,380 | 87.5% | 2026-08-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $16,510 | $73,000 | — | 2026-01-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Martin Mull's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $500. Paintings (12 lots) median $5,040, record $16,510. A typical Martin Mull painting sells for around 10× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $16,510.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,413–$3,000† | $2,432† | $3,380 |
† 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 | 2026 | $16,510 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,380 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Mull worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Mull work is $3,252. The median Martin Mull painting sells for $5,040 across 10 lots. The median Martin Mull work on paper sells for $2,432 across 7 lots. The median Martin Mull print sells for $500 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Martin Mull painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Mull painting is $5,040.
What is Martin Mull's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Mull painting is $16,510.
What is Martin Mull's auction record?
Martin Mull's auction record is $73,000, set in 2007.
See the full Martin Mull record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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