Martin Noel (1956–2010)
Martin Noel is a German artist with 107 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $702. 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 Noel sold in 2025 for $9,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Martin Noel on OpeningBid →What is a Martin Noel work worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Noel work is $702.
The median Martin Noel print sells for $518 across 69 lots.
The median Martin Noel painting sells for $4,986 across 17 lots.
The median Martin Noel work on paper sells for $840 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Martin Noel prints typically sell for $281–$1,156 (the middle half of 33 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Noel prints typically sell for $335–$702 (the middle half of 32 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 | 70 | $518‡ | $4,052 | — | 2024-05-31 |
| Paintings | 20 | $4,986†‡ | $11,556‡ | 85% | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $840‡ | $1,112 | 75% | 2022-02-23 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $8,960‡ | $11,556‡ | — | 2025-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Martin Noel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (70 lots) median $518. Paintings (20 lots) median $4,986, record $11,556. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Martin Noel painting sells for around 9.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $8,960.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $281–$1,156‡ | $378‡ | $4,052 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $335–$702‡ | $579‡ | $1,558 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $4,631–$8,960‡ | $7,792‡ | $11,556‡ |
‡ 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 | 2020 | $11,556‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $9,362‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $3,186‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,487‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $1,112 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $840‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Martin Noel worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Martin Noel work is $702. The median Martin Noel print sells for $518 across 69 lots. The median Martin Noel painting sells for $4,986 across 17 lots. The median Martin Noel work on paper sells for $840 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Martin Noel prints typically sell for $281–$1,156 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Martin Noel prints typically sell for $335–$702 (the middle half of 32 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 Noel print?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Noel print is $518. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Noel's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Noel print is $4,052.
What is the average price of a Martin Noel painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Martin Noel painting is $4,986. 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 Noel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Martin Noel painting is $11,556. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Martin Noel print?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Martin Noel print (small (under 50 cm)) is $378, 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 medium Martin Noel print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Martin Noel print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $579, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Martin Noel's auction record?
Martin Noel's auction record is $11,556, set in 2020. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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