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# Martin Whatson (b. 1984)

## What is Martin Whatson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Martin Whatson at 13 houses since 2012. Over the last 24 months the median price was $640 including buyer’s premium (middle half $542–$1,065, n=15). The auction record is $6,543 for Paint love (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paint love, 2013 | Spray paint | $6,543 | Artcurial | Apr 2018 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2016 | Spray paint and marker on canvas | $6,269 | Tajan | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Giraffe, 2009 | Spray paint | $5,292 | Rago Arts | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Skull, 2018 | Wax | $4,032 | Rago Arts | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Photographer Drips, 2014 | Spray paint on canvas | $3,206 | Tajan | Oct 2014 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Make Love, 2013 | Pochoir, peinture aérosol et acrylique sur toile | $5,823 | Artcurial | May 2019 |
| 2 | The Stag (XL Burgundy), 2021 | Hand-finished screenprint in colours, on wove paper | $5,823 | Forum Auctions | Sep 2023 |
| 3 | VELOCIPED, 2014 | Pochoir, peinture aérosol et marqueur sur toile | $5,814 | Artcurial | Feb 2016 |
| 4 | Still Life 2, 2016 | Pencil pigment print in colours on | $2,561 | Chiswick Auctions | Feb 2026 |
| 5 | Fix The Sky, 2017 | Screenprint in colours | $2,298 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2018 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $2,112 |
| Other | 5 | $953 |
| Prints | 40 | $585 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 40 | $855 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $255 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Martin Whatson is a Norwegian artist with 375 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $839. 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 Whatson sold in 2026 for $2,561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Martin Whatson work worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Whatson work is $839.

The median Martin Whatson print sells for $626 across 46 lots.

The median Martin Whatson painting sells for $2,075 across 15 lots.

The median Martin Whatson sculpture sells for $4,032 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Whatson prints typically sell for $453–$1,402 (the middle half of 38 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 | 53 | $626‡ | $5,823 | 86.8% | 2026-09-29 |
| Paintings | 25 | $2,075†‡ | $6,543 | 60% | 2026-06-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $4,032 | $4,032 | — | 2023-03-29 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,386 | $1,386 | — | 2023-04-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,046 | $6,543 | — | 2023-09-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Martin Whatson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (53 lots) median $626 with 86.8% sell-through. Paintings (25 lots) median $2,075, record $6,543. A typical Martin Whatson painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $6,046.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $153–$255 | $179 | $318 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $453–$1,402‡ | $781‡ | $5,823 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,391–$4,249‡ | $2,149‡ | $6,269 |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $6,543 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $6,269 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,823 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,032 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,561 |
| Photography | 2023 | $1,386 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Martin Whatson worth?

Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Whatson work is $839. The median Martin Whatson print sells for $626 across 46 lots. The median Martin Whatson painting sells for $2,075 across 15 lots. The median Martin Whatson sculpture sells for $4,032 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Whatson prints typically sell for $453–$1,402 (the middle half of 38 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 Whatson print?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Whatson print is $626. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Martin Whatson's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Whatson print is $5,823.

### What is the average price of a Martin Whatson painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Whatson painting is $2,075. 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 Whatson's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Whatson painting is $6,543.

### What is the average price of a medium Martin Whatson print?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Whatson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $781, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Martin Whatson's auction record?

Martin Whatson's auction record is $6,543, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Martin Whatson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/martin-whatson-2 (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.