Knox Martin Auction Prices and Value Guide

Knox Martin auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 390 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Knox Martin auction prices: quick answer

Knox Martin auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Knox Martin
Source records
390
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Knox Martin

Knox Martin (1923–2022) was an American painter, sculptor, and muralist born in Barranquilla, Colombia. Active across more than seven decades, Martin developed a distinctive approach to painting characterized by the interplay of surface, space, image, color, and pattern — what philosopher and critic Arthur C. Danto described as 'adventures in pictorial reason.' His work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and his practice encompassed large-scale murals, sculptural works, and paintings in acrylic on linen. Martin also taught during his career, counting artists such as Fernando Dávila among his students. His long career bridged the post-war era and contemporary practice, and collectors encounter his work across painting, sculpture, and public mural commissions.

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Common works and media

Knox Martin's body of work includes acrylic paintings on linen, large-scale murals, and sculpture. His paintings often engage with figurative imagery and bold chromatic patterns, as seen in works such as 'SHE' (2012), an acrylic on linen measuring 80 by 65 inches. His mural commissions represent a significant portion of his public output. Collectors and appraisers may also encounter works on paper, prints, and smaller-scale paintings alongside his primary canvas and sculptural production.

Market and appraisal context

Knox Martin's work appears at auction primarily within Post-War and Contemporary Art and American Art categories. Collectors should consider medium (painting, sculpture, or mural-scale work), provenance, exhibition history, date of execution, and condition as key appraisal factors. Works with institutional provenance or documented exhibition records tend to carry stronger market signals. Martin's recognition by critics such as Arthur C. Danto and his representation in MoMA's collection provide additional scholarly context. As with many artists whose careers spanned multiple decades and media, specific auction results, comparable lots, and specialist review are recommended for individual appraisals.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and support: Martin worked across painting (notably acrylic on linen), sculpture, and large-scale murals, each carrying distinct market expectations
  2. Provenance and exhibition history: works with documented exhibition records or institutional provenance (e.g., MoMA holdings) are stronger valuation indicators
  3. Date of execution: Martin's career spanned from the mid-20th century through at least 2012, and dating can significantly affect appraisal
  4. Critical context: Arthur C. Danto's commentary on Martin's work provides scholarly standing that can influence institutional and collector interest

Appraisal caveats

  • The collected source pack does not include specific auction results or realized prices; valuation guidance is general and should be supplemented with comparable lot records.
  • Movement or school affiliation was not explicitly stated in the available sources; auction cataloguing may vary.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Knox Martin worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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