Martin van (1695–1770)
Martin van is an Austrian artist with 50 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $5,173. 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 van sold in 2026 for $43,813, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin van on OpeningBid →What is a Martin van work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin van work is $5,173.
The median Martin van painting sells for $5,091 across 12 lots.
The median Martin van work on paper sells for $874 across 2 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 | 18 | $5,091†‡ | $270,000† | 66.7% | 2026-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $874 | $874 | 66.7% | 2017-11-10 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $3,762–$34,321†‡ | $4,273†‡ | $270,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $270,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $53,951 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $874 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $874 |
† 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 van worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin van work is $5,173. The median Martin van painting sells for $5,091 across 12 lots. The median Martin van work on paper sells for $874 across 2 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 van painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin van painting is $5,091. 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 van's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin van painting is $270,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $270,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Martin van painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin van painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,273, 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 van's auction record?
Martin van's auction record is $270,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $270,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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