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# Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter (1876–1967)

## What is Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 180 auction results for Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $11,988 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,105–$80,020, n=53). The auction record is $459,122 for Gitarzysta (2021, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gitarzysta, circa 1930 | Olej/płótno | $459,122 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | Macierzyństwo w wnętrzu (recto) / Macierzyństwo na tle wiejskiego pejzażu (verso) | Olej/płótno | $411,287 | DESA Unicum | Oct 2021 |
| 3 | Macierzyństwo, 1924 | Olej/płótno | $308,346 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 4 | Ucieczka do Egiptu, circa 1940 | Olej/płótno | $278,980 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | Macierzyństwo, circa 1930 | Olej/płótno | $241,664 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Macierzyństwo, 1930s | Olej/płótno | $241,664 | DESA Unicum | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Dwie dziewczynki (Deux fillettes), 1916 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $214,536 | DESA Unicum | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Pejzaż - dwa stogi siana, około 1905 | Olej/tektura | $196,565 | DESA Unicum | May 2021 |
| 9 | Plac miejski w deszczu (recto), Ucieczka do Egiptu na tle portu la Villette (verso) | Olej/płótno | $182,746 | DESA Unicum | May 2025 |
| 10 | Fishermen in port in Collioure, circa 1925 | Olej/płótno | $151,733 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 43 | $99,649 |
| Other | 59 | $7,514 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $278,980 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 52 | $77,213 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $6,299 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 180 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter is a Polish artist with 193 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $42,718. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter sold in 2026 for $80,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work is $42,718.

The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting sells for $88,501 across 80 lots.

The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper sells for $6,141 across 39 lots.

The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter print sells for $4,862 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter paintings typically sell for $67,280–$120,266 (the middle half of 61 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on papers typically sell for $4,330–$9,057 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $4,862 | $4,862 | — | 2024-10-01 |
| Paintings | 88 | $88,501† | $459,122 | 90.9% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 41 | $6,141† | $18,839 | 95.1% | 2026-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 43 | $133,918† | $459,122 | — | 2026-06-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $4,862. Paintings (88 lots) median $88,501, record $459,122. A typical Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 43 lots) the median is $133,918.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $12,064–$45,205† | $26,744† | $78,843† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 61 | $67,280–$120,266† | $94,912† | $411,287 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $103,611–$289,120† | $181,659† | $459,122 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $4,330–$9,057† | $6,105† | $18,839 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,867–$8,931† | $6,628† | $10,137 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $459,122 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $411,287 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $18,839 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $13,701 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,862 |

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 Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter worth?

Across 180 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work is $42,718. The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting sells for $88,501 across 80 lots. The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper sells for $6,141 across 39 lots. The median Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter print sells for $4,862 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter paintings typically sell for $67,280–$120,266 (the middle half of 61 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on papers typically sell for $4,330–$9,057 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting is $88,501. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting is $459,122.

### What is the average price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper is $6,141. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper is $18,839.

### What is the average price of a medium Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting?

Based on 61 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $94,912, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,105, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter's auction record?

Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter's auction record is $459,122, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maria Melania Mutermilch \ Mela Muter auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-melania-mutermilch-mela-muter (updated 2026-11-03).

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.