Martin Waldseemuller (1470–1520)
Martin Waldseemuller is a German artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,716. 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 Waldseemuller sold in 2025 for $3,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Waldseemuller work is $3,716.
The median Martin Waldseemuller print sells for $3,716 across 24 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 | 27 | $3,716†‡ | $125,000† | 88.9% | 2025-05-29 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,385–$1,872‡ | $1,480‡ | $3,329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,532–$18,750†‡ | $8,500†‡ | $125,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $125,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $83,900 |
† 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 Waldseemuller worth?
Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Waldseemuller work is $3,716. The median Martin Waldseemuller print sells for $3,716 across 24 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 Waldseemuller print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Waldseemuller print is $3,716. 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 Waldseemuller's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Waldseemuller print is $125,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $125,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Martin Waldseemuller print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Waldseemuller print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,500, 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 Waldseemuller's auction record?
Martin Waldseemuller's auction record is $125,000, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $125,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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