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# Danie Mellor (b. 1971)

## What is Danie Mellor’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Danie Mellor at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $22,784 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,952–$33,752, n=10). The auction record is $41,195 for A Point of Order (New Worlds from Old Power) (2025, Menzies Art Brands). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Point of Order (New Worlds from Old Power), 2010 | Pastel, pencil, Swarovski crystals, glitter and wash on paper | $41,195 | Menzies Art Brands | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | A Question of Being, 2020 | Synthetic polymer paint and oil on linen with gesso and iridescent wash | $37,711 | Menzies Art Brands | Aug 2026 |
| 3 | A WESTERN SPECTACLE, 2008 | Mixed media on paper | $34,665 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | A WESTERN SPECTACLE, 2008 | Mixed media on paper | $31,012 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 5 | A Western Spectacle, 2008 | Mixed media on paper | $30,922 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2025 |
| 6 | BAYI DAMBUN (GLADES OF DUSK AND SHADE), 2014 | Pencil and pastel on paper | $24,122 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2019 |
| 7 | A MOST FAVOURED ASPECT (ON THE PERIPHERY), 2009 | Pencil, pastel, glitter, Swarovski crystal and wash on paper | $15,735 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | A MOST FAVOURED ASPECT (ON THE PERIPHERY), 2009 | Pencil, pastel, glitter, Swarovski crystal and wash on paper, housed in the artist’s exhibition frame | $14,645 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | THE BLUE COLLECTOR, 2007 | Steel, porcelain, plaster, kangaroo fur and paws, with woven grass fibre dilly bag containing painted gumnuts and shells | $12,454 | Deutscher and Hackett | Aug 2012 |
| 10 | A CULTIVATED CEREMONY: OF MAN, MYTH AND MAGIC, 2012 | Pastel, pencil, glitter, Swarovski crystal on Saunders Waterford paper | $11,016 | Deutscher and Hackett | May 2015 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 12 | $15,190 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,454 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $9,586 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $8,203 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Danie Mellor is an Australian artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $9,676. 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 Danie Mellor sold in 2026 for $37,711, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Danie Mellor work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danie Mellor work is $9,676.

The median Danie Mellor work on paper sells for $14,645 across 15 lots.

The median Danie Mellor print sells for $1,028 across 2 lots.

The median Danie Mellor photograph sells for $4,139 across 2 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 | 4 | $1,028 | $1,718 | 50% | 2025-11-25 |
| Paintings | 1 | $37,711 | $37,711 | — | 2026-08-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $14,645†‡ | $41,195 | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Photography | 2 | $4,139‡ | $4,761‡ | — | 2021-08-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Danie Mellor's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $1,028 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $37,711, record $37,711. A typical Danie Mellor painting sells for around 37× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,748–$24,122†‡ | $11,016†‡ | $34,665 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $41,195 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $37,711 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $34,665 |
| Photography | 2021 | $4,761‡ |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,516‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,718 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $339 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Danie Mellor worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Danie Mellor work is $9,676. The median Danie Mellor work on paper sells for $14,645 across 15 lots. The median Danie Mellor print sells for $1,028 across 2 lots. The median Danie Mellor photograph sells for $4,139 across 2 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 Danie Mellor work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Danie Mellor work on paper is $14,645. 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 Danie Mellor's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Danie Mellor work on paper is $41,195.

### What is Danie Mellor's auction record?

Danie Mellor's auction record is $41,195, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Danie Mellor auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/danie-mellor (updated 2026-11-03).

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.