> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-merta · updated 2026-11-01

# Jan Merta (b. 1952)

Jan Merta is a Czech artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $19,437. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Merta is recorded as sold in 2023 for $68,861; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Merta work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Merta work is $19,437.

The median Jan Merta painting sells for $19,437 across 5 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $19,437‡ | $68,861‡ | — | 2023-09-20 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $68,861‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $19,726 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jan Merta worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Merta work is $19,437. The median Jan Merta painting sells for $19,437 across 5 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan Merta's auction record?

Jan Merta's auction record is $68,861, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Merta auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-merta (updated 2026-11-01).

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.