Martin Sharp (1942–2013)
Martin Sharp is an English artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $325. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Martin Sharp is recorded as sold in 2026 for $758; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Sharp on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Sharp work worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Sharp work is $325.
The median Martin Sharp print sells for $369 across 36 lots.
The median Martin Sharp photograph sells for $699 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Sharp prints typically sell for $196–$758 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 44 | $369†‡ | $2,920† | 81.8% | 2026-07-08 |
| Photography | 2 | $699†‡ | $832† | — | 2017-11-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $2,083† | $2,920† | — | 2019-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $196–$758†‡ | $325†‡ | $2,083† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,920† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $2,083† |
| Photography | 2012 | $832† |
| Photography | 2017 | $566‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Sharp worth?
Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Sharp work is $325. The median Martin Sharp print sells for $369 across 36 lots. The median Martin Sharp photograph sells for $699 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Sharp prints typically sell for $196–$758 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Martin Sharp print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Sharp print is $369. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Martin Sharp's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Sharp print is $2,920. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,920 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Martin Sharp print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Sharp print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $325, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Martin Sharp's auction record?
Martin Sharp's auction record is $2,083, set in 2011. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,083 (buyer's premium not included).
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