Martin Schwarz (b. 1946)
Martin Schwarz is a CH artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $902. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Schwarz sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,614 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Schwarz on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Schwarz work worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Schwarz work is $902.
The median Martin Schwarz print sells for $443 across 5 lots.
The median Martin Schwarz work on paper sells for $772 across 5 lots.
The median Martin Schwarz painting sells for $1,149 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 | 6 | $443† | $1,882† | 83.3% | 2020-11-24 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,149† | $1,523† | — | 2020-11-24 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $772† | $1,098† | — | 2021-06-08 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,257† | $2,257† | — | 2025-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,257† | $2,711† | — | 2025-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Martin Schwarz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $443 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,149, record $1,523. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,523 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Martin Schwarz painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $2,257.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,257† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $1,882† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,523† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,098† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,025† |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $786† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $774† |
† 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 Schwarz worth?
Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Schwarz work is $902. The median Martin Schwarz print sells for $443 across 5 lots. The median Martin Schwarz work on paper sells for $772 across 5 lots. The median Martin Schwarz painting sells for $1,149 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Martin Schwarz's auction record?
Martin Schwarz's auction record is $2,711, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,711 (buyer's premium not included).
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