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# James Kirk Merrick (1905–1985)

James Kirk Merrick is an American artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $59. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by James Kirk Merrick sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a James Kirk Merrick work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kirk Merrick work is $59.

The median James Kirk Merrick print sells for $59 across 2 lots.

The median James Kirk Merrick painting sells for $175 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $59 | $59 | 50% | 2009-07-15 |
| Paintings | 1 | $175† | $175† | — | 2012-03-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

James Kirk Merrick's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $59 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $175, record $175. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included). A typical James Kirk Merrick painting sells for around 3.0× the price of a typical print.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $175† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $59 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $59 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 James Kirk Merrick worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a James Kirk Merrick work is $59. The median James Kirk Merrick print sells for $59 across 2 lots. The median James Kirk Merrick painting sells for $175 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is James Kirk Merrick's auction record?

James Kirk Merrick's auction record is $175, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $175 (buyer's premium not included).

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

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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.