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# Komar & Melamid (b. 1943)

Komar & Melamid is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $4,662. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Komar & Melamid sold in 2025 for $4,662, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Komar & Melamid work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Komar & Melamid work is $4,662.

The median Komar & Melamid work on paper sells for $6,247 across 2 lots.

The median Komar & Melamid painting sells for $27,293 across 2 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 | 3 | $27,293 | $52,158 | 66.7% | 2026-01-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $6,247‡ | $7,832‡ | 25% | 2025-05-07 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $52,158 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $7,832‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,662 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,429 |

‡ 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 Komar & Melamid worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Komar & Melamid work is $4,662. The median Komar & Melamid work on paper sells for $6,247 across 2 lots. The median Komar & Melamid painting sells for $27,293 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Komar & Melamid's auction record?

Komar & Melamid's auction record is $52,158, set in 2024.

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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.