Martin Theodore Ward (1799–1874)
Martin Theodore Ward is a British (modern) artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,010. 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 Theodore Ward sold in 2024 for $1,010, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Theodore Ward on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Theodore Ward work worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Theodore Ward work is $1,010.
The median Martin Theodore Ward painting sells for $995 across 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $995†‡ | $3,889† | 75% | 2026-06-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $268–$1,705†‡ | $712†‡ | $3,889† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $951–$1,768†‡ | $1,242†‡ | $2,216 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $3,889† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,750 |
† 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 Theodore Ward worth?
Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Theodore Ward work is $1,010. The median Martin Theodore Ward painting sells for $995 across 18 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 Theodore Ward painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Theodore Ward painting is $995. 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 Theodore Ward's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Theodore Ward painting is $3,889. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,889 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Martin Theodore Ward painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Theodore Ward painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $712, 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 Theodore Ward's auction record?
Martin Theodore Ward's auction record is $3,889, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,889 (buyer's premium not included).
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