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# Jonathan Meese (b. 1971)

## What is Jonathan Meese’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 454 auction results for Jonathan Meese at 28 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,788 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,375–$15,353, n=30). The auction record is $270,456 for Agamemnon's Hähnchenbesteck (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agamemnon's Hähnchenbesteck, 2003 | Oil paint | $270,456 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Der Werwolfmeese de Mees | — | $240,000 | Sotheby's | May 2007 |
| 3 | Der Inkazardoz | — | $191,715 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 4 | DER KÄMPFER de LARGE (Der Zeushagen von Troja de NEUTRAL), 2008 | Bronze | $181,250 | Phillips | Feb 2019 |
| 5 | La Chambre de Balthys IV, 2001 | Öl auf Leinwand | $143,796 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Nov 2023 |
| 6 | Napoleon's Fischy-Fischy | — | $98,997 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 7 | Ritadzio und ICH (Das Abendteuerlichste), 2001 | Oil paint | $94,326 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Mama Johnny (Noel Coward is Back), 2005 | Bronze | $90,000 | Phillips | Sep 2018 |
| 9 | IM WINTER KAM’S RAUS, ES WAR DER NiKOLAUS MIT MARZIPANSN (lock‘s im winter), 2007 | Mixed media and oil on canvas, in artist's frame, in 3 parts | $86,142 | Phillips | Apr 2022 |
| 10 | Chapel Dr. No, 2004 | Oil paint | $78,137 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 42 | $28,267 |
| Paintings | 147 | $16,769 |
| Sculpture | 20 | $11,924 |
| Photographs | 8 | $9,451 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $4,194 |
| Prints | 6 | $572 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 94 | $31,775 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 93 | $10,526 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $4,428 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 454 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jonathan Meese is a German artist with 592 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,837. 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 Jonathan Meese sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $11,959 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jonathan Meese work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jonathan Meese work worth?

Across 451 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Meese work is $7,837.

The median Jonathan Meese painting sells for $15,930 across 163 lots.

The median Jonathan Meese print sells for $589 across 60 lots.

The median Jonathan Meese work on paper sells for $2,739 across 34 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jonathan Meese paintings typically sell for $7,098–$16,340 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).

Large (over 120 cm) Jonathan Meese paintings typically sell for $21,329–$43,908 (the middle half of 64 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 | 77 | $589†‡ | $49,168‡ | 77.9% | 2024-05-31 |
| Paintings | 195 | $15,930†‡ | $270,456 | 83.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 43 | $2,739‡ | $75,682 | 79.1% | 2026-02-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 38 | $12,680‡ | $181,250 | 84.2% | 2026-06-23 |
| Photography | 34 | $7,894‡ | $69,418 | 82.4% | 2025-12-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 23 | $78,000‡ | $270,456 | — | 2024-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jonathan Meese's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (77 lots) median $589 with 77.9% sell-through. Paintings (195 lots) median $15,930, record $270,456. A typical Jonathan Meese painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 23 lots) the median is $78,000.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $391–$908†‡ | $605†‡ | $1,514 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $329–$916†‡ | $530†‡ | $3,227 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,500–$5,106‡ | $4,445‡ | $9,990 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $7,098–$16,340†‡ | $10,710†‡ | $67,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $21,329–$43,908‡ | $31,506‡ | $270,456 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,152–$2,602‡ | $1,638‡ | $6,055 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $1,433–$11,273‡ | $6,661‡ | $28,045 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $33,765–$55,894‡ | $44,156‡ | $75,682 |

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $8,122–$13,861‡ | $11,102‡ | $32,094 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $10,101–$19,917‡ | $12,786‡ | $36,924‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,259–$90,000 | $21,144 | $181,250 |

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

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,715–$2,367‡ | $2,219‡ | $3,932 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $7,428–$12,998‡ | $9,693‡ | $20,822 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $26,137–$62,221‡ | $49,380‡ | $69,418 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $270,456 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $181,250 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $143,796 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $90,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $75,682 |
| Photography | 2018 | $69,418 |
| Photography | 2017 | $63,568 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $63,000 |

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 Jonathan Meese worth?

Across 451 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonathan Meese work is $7,837. The median Jonathan Meese painting sells for $15,930 across 163 lots. The median Jonathan Meese print sells for $589 across 60 lots. The median Jonathan Meese work on paper sells for $2,739 across 34 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jonathan Meese paintings typically sell for $7,098–$16,340 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Jonathan Meese paintings typically sell for $21,329–$43,908 (the middle half of 64 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 Jonathan Meese painting?

Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Meese painting is $15,930. 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 Jonathan Meese's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Meese painting is $270,456.

### What is the average price of a Jonathan Meese print?

Based on 60 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Meese print is $589. 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 Jonathan Meese's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Meese print is $49,168. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Jonathan Meese work on paper?

Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonathan Meese work on paper is $2,739. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jonathan Meese's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonathan Meese work on paper is $75,682.

### What is the average price of a medium Jonathan Meese painting?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jonathan Meese painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,710, 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 the average price of a large Jonathan Meese painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jonathan Meese painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $31,506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jonathan Meese's auction record?

Jonathan Meese's auction record is $270,456, set in 2007.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jonathan Meese auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jonathan-meese (updated 2026-11-02).

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.