What is a Bernard Martin painting worth?
1935–2021 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 30 works by Bernard Martin with a published auction price sold between $300Sign up free to see and $1,475Sign up free to see, and the median is $925Sign up free to see. For paintings alone, the median is $1,000Sign up free to see across 27 sales. In the last five years the median was $925Sign up free to see across 30 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Bernard Martin prices by medium
- Auction results
- 30
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2025–2026
- Median price
- $925Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $5kSign up free to see Homage to an Illusion, Leland Little, Oct 2025
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 27 | $438–$1.6kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $75–$300Sign up free to see | $300Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Leland Little (30)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (75–150 cm) | 8 | $300–$1.1kSign up free to see | $950Sign up free to see |
| Very large (over 150 cm) | 19 | $438–$1.9kSign up free to see | $1kSign up free to see |
Recent Bernard Martin sales
- Magic Comics, Oil — $1,900Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Jul 23, 2026
- Sensation Comics, Oil — $2,100Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Jul 23, 2026
- La Nuit Espagnole, Oil and alkyd on canvas assembled with acrylic on panel — $50Sign up free to see, Leland Little, May 21, 2026
- Heinz Blue Ketchup and Mickey Mouse, Oil and alkyd on canvas — $550Sign up free to see, Leland Little, May 21, 2026
- Tales Calculated to Drive You Mad, Oil alkyd and acrylic on assembled canvas — $1,600Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 30, 2026
- Superman, Oil — $1,200Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 30, 2026
- Comic Cavalcade, Oil and alkyd on canvas assembled with acrylic on panel — $950Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 30, 2026
- All Rights Reserved By Banksy Prints, Inc, Acrylic on assembled canvas — $1,400Sign up free to see, Leland Little, Apr 30, 2026
Questions about Bernard Martin prices
What is a Bernard Martin painting worth?
Based on 30 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Bernard Martin have sold for a median of $925, and half of them sold between $300 and $1,475. For paintings alone the median is $1,000 (27 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Bernard Martin sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $5,000 for “Homage to an Illusion” at Leland Little in October 2025.
Which Bernard Martin medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $1,000 (27 sales).
How often do Bernard Martin works sell at auction?
100% of the 30 lots recorded between 2025 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Bernard Martin painting?
Request a free auction estimate on ArtSell: send photos and details, and our specialists will reply with an estimate. There is no obligation.
ArtSell has recorded 30 auction results for Bernard Martin between 2025 and 2026, and 30 of them sold (100%).
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