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# Eduard Merk (1816–1888)

Eduard Merk is a German artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $802. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Eduard Merk sold in 2018 for $802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Eduard Merk work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Merk work is $802.

The median Eduard Merk painting sells for $900 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $900† | $1,880 | 66.7% | 2019-10-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $1,880 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $1,300 |

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 Eduard Merk worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Eduard Merk work is $802. The median Eduard Merk painting sells for $900 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Eduard Merk's auction record?

Eduard Merk's auction record is $1,880, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Eduard Merk auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/eduard-merk (updated 2026-11-01).

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.