> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olaf-martens · updated 2026-11-03

# MARTENS, OLAF (b. 1963)

MARTENS, OLAF is a German artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $642. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by MARTENS, OLAF sold in 2026 for $887, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MARTENS, OLAF work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARTENS, OLAF work is $642.

The median MARTENS, OLAF photograph sells for $642 across 7 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 14 | $642‡ | $26,478 | 50% | 2026-06-05 |

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

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $530–$642‡ | $638‡ | $887 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2019 | $26,478 |
| Photography | 2026 | $887 |

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 MARTENS, OLAF worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARTENS, OLAF work is $642. The median MARTENS, OLAF photograph sells for $642 across 7 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a MARTENS, OLAF photograph?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a MARTENS, OLAF photograph is $642. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is MARTENS, OLAF's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a MARTENS, OLAF photograph is $26,478.

### What is MARTENS, OLAF's auction record?

MARTENS, OLAF's auction record is $26,478, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “MARTENS, OLAF auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/olaf-martens (updated 2026-11-03).

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.