Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594)
Gerardus Mercator is a Flemish artist with 21 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $251. 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 Gerardus Mercator sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $650 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gerardus Mercator on OpeningBid →What is a Gerardus Mercator work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerardus Mercator work is $251.
The median Gerardus Mercator print sells for $2,281 across 6 lots.
The median Gerardus Mercator photograph sells for $244 across 1 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 | 15 | $2,281†‡ | $3,328 | 40% | 2026-09-23 |
| Photography | 1 | $244 | $244 | — | 2009-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,328 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,562‡ |
| Photography | 2009 | $244 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerardus Mercator worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerardus Mercator work is $251. The median Gerardus Mercator print sells for $2,281 across 6 lots. The median Gerardus Mercator photograph sells for $244 across 1 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 Gerardus Mercator print?
Based on 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerardus Mercator print is $2,281. 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 Gerardus Mercator's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerardus Mercator print is $3,328.
What is Gerardus Mercator's auction record?
Gerardus Mercator's auction record is $41,278, set in 2019.
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