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Martin Whatson
3 works currently available
Artist

Martin Whatson

Why Rare Form selected this artist

Working across contemporary practice Martin Whatson is represented on Rare Form because the works we can offer meet the Rare Form Standard: a reviewed seller, disclosed documentation and condition described as recorded.

Top 5 works

Signature pieces by Martin Whatson

Martin Whatson — Cello Player (Unique painting on maple)
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
Cello Player (Unique painting on maple)
$9,360
Demand score 69 out of 100, Steady. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 60 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Martin Whatson — The Bison
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
The Bison
$7,800
Demand score 76 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 65 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Martin Whatson — Butterfly (Cutout, Medium)
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
Butterfly (Cutout, Medium)
Hand-finished screenprint cutout
$6,750
Demand score 67 out of 100, Steady. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 65 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Market intelligence

Martin Whatson — market performance

Historical market information is provided for context and does not represent a prediction of future value.

Works available on Rare Form
3
Works placed on Rare Form
0
Median asking price
$7,800
Asking range
$6,750 – $9,360

Counted from the Rare Form catalogue. Asking prices are prices offered, not prices realised.

Asking-price levels on Rare Form
Lowest$6,750
Median$7,800
Highest$9,360
Published price trend
Not published

Rare Form has no published sample sufficient to describe a price direction for this artist.

Auction history

No sourced public auction record is published for this artist. Where results exist but cannot be verified against a house's published catalogue, Rare Form omits them rather than estimating.

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3 works

Martin Whatson — The Bison
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
The Bison
$7,800
Demand score 76 out of 100, Strong. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 65 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Martin Whatson — Cello Player (Unique painting on maple)
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
Cello Player (Unique painting on maple)
$9,360
Demand score 69 out of 100, Steady. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 60 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Martin Whatson — Butterfly (Cutout, Medium)
Documentation reviewed
Martin Whatson
Butterfly (Cutout, Medium)
Hand-finished screenprint cutout
$6,750
Demand score 67 out of 100, Steady. Demand score (0–100) reads how actively collectors are pursuing work of this kind right now: the artist's current strength, how wide the buyer pool is at this price, how recently the work came to market, and modelled enquiry activity on RARE-FORM. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Investment score 65 out of 100, Steady. Investment score (0–100) reads durability rather than heat: the artist's long-run market strength, the depth of verification and documentation on file, the work's price tier, and how established its period is. Both scores are modelled by RARE-FORM from available inputs. They are not appraisals, valuations or offers to buy or sell.
Buying guide

Buying Martin Whatson: values, editions and authentication

Martin Whatson's grayscale-and-colour compositions built a devoted collector base through fast-selling releases. The market is smaller than the blue-chip names but active, and hand-finished works command a decisive premium.

The market

Standard editions trade steadily at accessible levels; hand-finished and unique variants sell for multiples of them. Release scarcity drives short-term price moves more than auction results do, because much of the trading happens privately and through dealers.

Editions and formats

Editions are typically signed and numbered in runs of 100 to 300, with smaller hand-finished series alongside. The hand-finished designation should be documented, not assumed from appearance.

Authentication

Signed and numbered in pencil with a release or gallery invoice. For hand-finished pieces, request documentation confirming the variant.

Condition red flags

  • Hand-finished status claimed without documentation
  • Spray-applied areas with surface transfer from poor storage
  • Prints stored rolled for long periods, causing persistent curl

Questions collectors ask about Martin Whatson

How much do Martin Whatson prints sell for?
Standard signed editions generally trade in the low four figures, with hand-finished and unique variants reaching the mid five figures for major compositions.
Is Martin Whatson a good investment?
The market is genuine but shallower than the blue-chip names, so resale can take longer. Buy the strongest compositions in excellent condition, and prefer documented hand-finished works if you are buying with resale in mind.
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