> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-martin · updated 2026-11-02

# Mary Martin (1907–1969)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Mary Martin at 13 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,376 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,282–$30,541, n=7). The auction record is $104,373 for Rotation 3 (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rotation 3, 1907 | Wool | $104,373 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 2 | Perspex Group on White (D), 1907 | Relief | $80,287 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | Perspex Group on Blue (E), 1907 | Relief | $78,206 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 4 | Grey Relief, 1907 | Emulsion on wood relief | $68,773 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Six Groups, 1907 | Stainless steel | $67,813 | Bonhams | Nov 2022 |
| 6 | Diagonal Rhythm on Black, 1907 | Sculpture | $57,084 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 7 | Expanding Form, 1955-63 | Perspex, stainless steel, Formica and wood, construction | $30,818 | Christie's | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | Permutation on White and Black, 1907 | Relief construction in mixed media | $30,264 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |
| 9 | Columbarium | Bronze with a gold patina on a wooden base | $24,395 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 10 | Climbing Form, 1907 | Plaster | $10,376 | Bonhams | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $2,852 |
| Sculpture | 14 | $2,470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $68,293 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,921 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Mary Martin is a British (modern) artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,168. 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 Mary Martin sold in 2026 for $30,818, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Martin work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Martin work is $2,168.

The median Mary Martin sculpture sells for $7,253 across 14 lots.

The median Mary Martin print sells for $1,392 across 11 lots.

The median Mary Martin painting sells for $500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $1,392‡ | $3,705 | 84.6% | 2021-10-13 |
| Paintings | 2 | $500†‡ | $758‡ | — | 2025-09-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $7,253 | $78,206 | 77.8% | 2026-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $80,287 | $104,373 | — | 2019-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Mary Martin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $1,392 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $500, record $758. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $80,287.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,072–$1,654‡ | $1,392‡ | $3,705 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $2,249–$7,950 | $3,491 | $30,818 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $78,206 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $67,813 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,705 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,999 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $758‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $242† |

† 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Mary Martin worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Martin work is $2,168. The median Mary Martin sculpture sells for $7,253 across 14 lots. The median Mary Martin print sells for $1,392 across 11 lots. The median Mary Martin painting sells for $500 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 Mary Martin sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Martin sculpture is $7,253.

### What is Mary Martin's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Martin sculpture is $78,206.

### What is the average price of a Mary Martin print?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mary Martin print is $1,392. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Mary Martin print is $3,705.

### What is the average price of a small Mary Martin print?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Martin print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,392, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a small Mary Martin sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mary Martin sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,491, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

Mary Martin's auction record is $104,373, 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, “Mary Martin auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/mary-martin (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.