Israhel van Meckenem (1440–1503)
What is Israhel van Meckenem’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Israhel van Meckenem at 8 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,618 including buyer’s premium (middle half $11,211–$33,926, n=6). The auction record is $81,250 for Bust of an Oriental Man (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Die heilige Ursula, 1480 | Kupferstich | $38,291 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| 2 | Joachims Opfer, von den Schriftgelehrten zurückgewiesen, 1480 | Kupferstich | $25,527 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Jun 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bust of an Oriental Man, circa 1485 | 1485, on laid paper, watermark Gothic P with Flower (Lehrs 25), a very fine impression of this rare print, trimmed to or on the platemark at the sides and above and just into the platemark below, some small, skilful repairs and minor thin spots, a few touches of pen and ink mainly in the turban, otherwise in very good condition | $81,250 | Christie's | Jan 2019 |
| 2 | The Organ Player and his Wife | Engraving on laid paper | $47,600 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Die Krönung Marias (Sheet 12 from the series 'Das Marienleben'), 1490 | Engraving on laid paper with watermark "Gotisches P" (Lehrs watermarks | $35,034 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | Two Apes | Engraving on laid paper | $30,600 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Der Tod der Maria, 1490 | Engraving | $30,116 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2021 |
| 6 | Die Enthauptung Johannes des Täufers, circa 1480 | Kupferstich auf Bütten mit Wz. “Blume am Kreuz“ (Lehrs Wz. 2) | $20,395 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Saint Ursula, circa 1480 | Engraving, fourth, final state, a good though posthumous impression from the first quarter of the 16th century, printed with a strong platetone, on fine laid paper with a Gothic P watermark | $18,858 | Christie's | Mar 2007 |
| 8 | The Children's Bath, circa 1485 | Engraving | $18,637 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $14,175 |
| Prints | 23 | $6,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $8,935 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 8 houses · How we compute these figures
Israhel van Meckenem is a German artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $6,280. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Israhel van Meckenem sold in 2026 for $30,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Israhel van Meckenem work is $6,280.
The median Israhel van Meckenem print sells for $6,059 across 33 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Israhel van Meckenem prints typically sell for $4,072–$18,692 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 45 | $6,059†‡ | $81,250 | 73.3% | 2026-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $4,072–$18,692†‡ | $6,280†‡ | $81,250 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $81,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $47,600 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Israhel van Meckenem worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Israhel van Meckenem work is $6,280. The median Israhel van Meckenem print sells for $6,059 across 33 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Israhel van Meckenem prints typically sell for $4,072–$18,692 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 Israhel van Meckenem print?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Israhel van Meckenem print is $6,059. 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 Israhel van Meckenem's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Israhel van Meckenem print is $81,250.
What is the average price of a small Israhel van Meckenem print?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Israhel van Meckenem print (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Israhel van Meckenem's auction record?
Israhel van Meckenem's auction record is $81,250, set in 2019.
See the full Israhel van Meckenem record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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