Gari Melchers (1860–1932)
Gari Melchers is an American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $15,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gari Melchers sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $37,500 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gari Melchers on OpeningBid →What is a Gari Melchers work worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gari Melchers work is $15,000.
The median Gari Melchers painting sells for $21,200 across 6 lots.
The median Gari Melchers work on paper sells for $13,750 across 5 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 | 10 | $21,200† | $221,000 | 60% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $13,750 | $181,000 | — | 2021-05-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $181,000 | $221,000 | — | 2020-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $12,188–$34,975† | $21,200† | $221,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2014 | $221,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $181,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $138,600 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $37,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gari Melchers worth?
Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gari Melchers work is $15,000. The median Gari Melchers painting sells for $21,200 across 6 lots. The median Gari Melchers work on paper sells for $13,750 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gari Melchers's auction record?
Gari Melchers's auction record is $221,000, set in 2014.
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