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# Brian Merry

Brian Merry is an Irish artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $173. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Brian Merry sold in 2009 for $331, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Brian Merry work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Merry work is $173.

The median Brian Merry work on paper sells for $274 across 4 lots.

The median Brian Merry painting sells for $835 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 8 | $835 | $835 | 12.5% | 2007-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $274† | $1,083 | 18.2% | 2009-03-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,083 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $835 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $375 |

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 Brian Merry worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Brian Merry work is $173. The median Brian Merry work on paper sells for $274 across 4 lots. The median Brian Merry painting sells for $835 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Brian Merry work on paper?

Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Brian Merry work on paper is $274. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Brian Merry's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Brian Merry work on paper is $1,083.

### What is Brian Merry's auction record?

Brian Merry's auction record is $1,083, set in 2008.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.