Édouard Mérite (1867–1941)
What is Édouard Mérite’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Édouard Mérite at 4 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $878 including buyer’s premium (middle half $488–$1,562, n=53). The auction record is $15,617 for Feline caresses (2025, Christophe Joron-Derem). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feline caresses | Chased and patinated bronze | $15,617 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Vanity with black cat | Oil on canvas (small accidents) | $6,247 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Pheasants | Pheasants Oil on canvas (frame damaged, small dents) | $5,466 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Angora rabbit | Oil on strong cardboard | $3,514 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Hunting Birds of Prey | Oil on canvas (slight accident) | $3,123 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | The feline hunt | Oil on canvas (minor restoration) | $2,832 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Chicken Thief | Oil on canvas (small tear) | $2,733 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Music thrush, 1935 | Oil on strong cardboard | $2,050 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | Wounded Walrus | Oil on cardboard (small moisture stain) | $1,757 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Wounded polar bear on the ice floe | Oil on strong cardboard (wear) | $1,757 | Christophe Joron-Derem | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $1,562 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $625 |
| Sculpture | 13 | $488 |
| Other | 8 | $397 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $2,733 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $878 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $742 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Édouard Mérite is an artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $800. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Édouard Mérite sold in 2025 for $2,832, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Édouard Mérite work is $800.
The median Édouard Mérite painting sells for $1,562 across 23 lots.
The median Édouard Mérite work on paper sells for $527 across 18 lots.
The median Édouard Mérite sculpture sells for $566 across 10 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 | 1 | $231 | $231 | — | 2021-10-11 |
| Paintings | 25 | $1,562 | $6,247 | 92% | 2025-12-16 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $527† | $1,269 | — | 2025-11-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 11 | $566 | $15,617 | 90.9% | 2025-11-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,247 | $15,617 | — | 2025-11-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Édouard Mérite's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $231. Paintings (25 lots) median $1,562, record $6,247. A typical Édouard Mérite painting sells for around 6.7× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,247.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,122–$1,757 | $1,610 | $3,514 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $654–$1,562 | $1,171 | $6,247 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,855–$3,051 | $2,783 | $5,466 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $410–$810† | $527† | $1,269 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $415–$966 | $566 | $1,464 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $15,617 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $6,247 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $5,466 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $1,464 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $1,269 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $976 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $231 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Édouard Mérite worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Édouard Mérite work is $800. The median Édouard Mérite painting sells for $1,562 across 23 lots. The median Édouard Mérite work on paper sells for $527 across 18 lots. The median Édouard Mérite sculpture sells for $566 across 10 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Édouard Mérite painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Édouard Mérite painting is $1,562.
What is Édouard Mérite's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Édouard Mérite painting is $6,247.
What is the average price of a Édouard Mérite work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Édouard Mérite work on paper is $527. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Édouard Mérite's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Édouard Mérite work on paper is $1,269.
What is the average price of a Édouard Mérite sculpture?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Édouard Mérite sculpture is $566.
What is Édouard Mérite's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Édouard Mérite sculpture is $15,617.
What is the average price of a small Édouard Mérite work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Édouard Mérite work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $527, 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 small Édouard Mérite painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Édouard Mérite painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,610, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Édouard Mérite's auction record?
Édouard Mérite's auction record is $15,617, set in 2025.
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