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# Charles Mertens (1865–1919)

Charles Mertens is a Belgian artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,228.

A work by Charles Mertens sold in 2024 for $5,639, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Charles Mertens work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Mertens work is $1,228.

The median Charles Mertens painting sells for $3,370 across 5 lots.

The median Charles Mertens work on paper sells for $2,409 across 1 lots.

The median Charles Mertens print sells for $191 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $191 | $224 | — | 2024-06-13 |
| Paintings | 10 | $3,370 | $5,639 | 50% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $2,409 | $2,409 | 33.3% | 2022-09-23 |

Charles Mertens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $191. Paintings (10 lots) median $3,370, record $5,639. A typical Charles Mertens painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $5,639 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $5,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,409 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $224 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $158 |

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 Charles Mertens worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Charles Mertens work is $1,228. The median Charles Mertens painting sells for $3,370 across 5 lots. The median Charles Mertens work on paper sells for $2,409 across 1 lots. The median Charles Mertens print sells for $191 across 2 lots.

### What is Charles Mertens's auction record?

Charles Mertens's auction record is $5,639, set in 2024.

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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.