John Melish (1771–1822)
John Melish is a Scottish/American artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,750. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by John Melish sold in 2025 for $11,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View John Melish on OpeningBid →What is a John Melish work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Melish work is $3,750.
The median John Melish print sells for $4,686 across 12 lots.
The median John Melish sculpture sells for $61,000 across 1 lots.
The median John Melish photograph sells for $3,750 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 13 | $4,686‡ | $45,533‡ | 92.3% | 2024-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $61,000 | $61,000 | — | 2010-10-04 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,750 | $3,750 | — | 2022-11-03 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $24,000–$44,000‡ | $42,500‡ | $45,533‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $61,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $45,533‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $44,000 |
| Photography | 2022 | $3,750 |
‡ 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 John Melish worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a John Melish work is $3,750. The median John Melish print sells for $4,686 across 12 lots. The median John Melish sculpture sells for $61,000 across 1 lots. The median John Melish photograph sells for $3,750 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a John Melish print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a John Melish print is $4,686. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is John Melish's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a John Melish print is $45,533. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is John Melish's auction record?
John Melish's auction record is $61,000, set in 2010.
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