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# Joseph Urbain Melin (1814–1886)

Joseph Urbain Melin is a French artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $1,875. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Joseph Urbain Melin sold in 2020 for $1,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Joseph Urbain Melin work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Urbain Melin work is $1,875.

The median Joseph Urbain Melin painting sells for $1,875 across 3 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 | $1,875‡ | $2,963 | 60% | 2020-06-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,963 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,875 |

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 Joseph Urbain Melin worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Joseph Urbain Melin work is $1,875. The median Joseph Urbain Melin painting sells for $1,875 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Joseph Urbain Melin's auction record?

Joseph Urbain Melin's auction record is $2,963, set in 2009.

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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.