Albert Mertz (1920–1990)
Albert Mertz is a Danish artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,001. 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 Albert Mertz sold in 2012 for $2,985, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Mertz work is $1,001.
The median Albert Mertz work on paper sells for $685 across 38 lots.
The median Albert Mertz painting sells for $1,335 across 22 lots.
The median Albert Mertz print sells for $148 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Mertz work on papers typically sell for $402–$1,226 (the middle half of 37 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 | 7 | $148†‡ | $333† | 85.7% | 2026-07-21 |
| Paintings | 27 | $1,335† | $12,309† | 81.5% | 2012-11-27 |
| Works on Paper | 49 | $685† | $7,138 | 77.6% | 2012-12-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $382† | $382† | 33.3% | 2011-12-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $8,962† | $12,309† | — | 2011-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Mertz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $148 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $1,335, record $12,309. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,309 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Albert Mertz painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $8,962.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $525–$1,040† | $667† | $1,431 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $870–$4,087† | $1,672† | $12,309† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $402–$1,226† | $674† | $7,138 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $12,309† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $8,166 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,138 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $6,609 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2011 | $382† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $333† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $230‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Albert Mertz worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Mertz work is $1,001. The median Albert Mertz work on paper sells for $685 across 38 lots. The median Albert Mertz painting sells for $1,335 across 22 lots. The median Albert Mertz print sells for $148 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Mertz work on papers typically sell for $402–$1,226 (the middle half of 37 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 Albert Mertz work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Mertz work on paper is $685. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Mertz's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Mertz work on paper is $7,138.
What is the average price of a Albert Mertz painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Mertz painting is $1,335. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Mertz's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Mertz painting is $12,309. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,309 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Albert Mertz work on paper?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Mertz work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $674, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Mertz painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Mertz painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Mertz's auction record?
Albert Mertz's auction record is $12,309, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,309 (buyer's premium not included).
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