> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georg-merkel · updated 2026-11-03

# Georg Merkel (1881–1976)

## What is Georg Merkel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Georg Merkel at 6 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $257 including buyer’s premium (middle half $130–$520, n=6). The auction record is $21,654 for Vorstadthäuser (2012, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vorstadthäuser, 1927 | Öl auf Leinwand | $21,654 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 2 | Der Clown, Öl auf Leinwand, 1881 | Öl/Leinwand | $19,465 | Dorotheum | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | The family of the artist, before 1932 | Oil on canvas | $16,541 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2017 |
| 4 | Sleeping woman with parrot, circa 1950 | Oil on cardboard | $16,279 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | May 2014 |
| 5 | Jacob and Rachel, before 1938 | Oil on canvas | $15,037 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2016 |
| 6 | Bucht vor Dubrovnik, Öl auf Leinwand, 1930 | Oil on canvas | $13,702 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Begrüßung | Öl auf Leinwand | $11,660 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2012 |
| 8 | The expulsion from Paradise, c. 1915 | Oil on canvas | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Carnival (family), oil on canvas, 1881 | Oil on canvas | $5,639 | Dorotheum | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | Weiße Häuser mit roten Dächern an einer Straße, Öl auf Leinwand | Oil on canvas | $5,042 | Dorotheum | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $7,519 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,780 |
| Other | 5 | $580 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $9,589 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $552 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Georg Merkel is an Austrian artist with 68 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,342. 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 Georg Merkel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,587; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Georg Merkel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Georg Merkel on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georg-merkel?ref=kg:georg-merkel) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Georg Merkel work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Merkel work is $3,342.

The median Georg Merkel painting sells for $6,044 across 6 lots.

The median Georg Merkel work on paper sells for $566 across 6 lots.

The median Georg Merkel print sells for $116 across 3 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 | 3 | $116 | $174 | — | 2025-11-27 |
| Paintings | 8 | $6,044† | $16,541 | 75% | 2025-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $566 | $4,511 | — | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Georg Merkel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $116. Paintings (8 lots) median $6,044, record $16,541. A typical Georg Merkel painting sells for around 52× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,007–$15,037† | $7,519† | $16,541 |

† 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 | 2017 | $16,541 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $15,037 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $3,007 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $174 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $116 |

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 Georg Merkel worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georg Merkel work is $3,342. The median Georg Merkel painting sells for $6,044 across 6 lots. The median Georg Merkel work on paper sells for $566 across 6 lots. The median Georg Merkel print sells for $116 across 3 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 Georg Merkel's auction record?

Georg Merkel's auction record is $21,654, set in 2012.

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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, “Georg Merkel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/georg-merkel (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.