> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-merian · updated 2026-11-02

# Merian (1649–1736)

Merian is a German artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $262. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Merian sold in 2026 for $292, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Merian work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Merian work is $262.

The median Merian print sells for $253 across 9 lots.

The median Merian painting sells for $1,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 54 | $253‡ | $345‡ | 16.7% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,826 | $3,438 | — | 2022-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,776‡ | $8,769‡ | — | 2010-11-23 |

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

Merian's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (54 lots) median $253 with 16.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,826, record $3,438. A typical Merian painting sells for around 7.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $6,776.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $102–$284‡ | $133‡ | $345‡ |

‡ 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 | 2010 | $3,438 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $345‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $345 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $214 |

‡ 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 Merian worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Merian work is $262. The median Merian print sells for $253 across 9 lots. The median Merian painting sells for $1,826 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Merian print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Merian print is $253. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Merian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Merian print is $345. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is Merian's auction record?

Merian's auction record is $8,769, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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, “Merian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maria-merian (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.