Mario Merz (1925–2003)
Mario Merz is an Italian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $29,593. 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 Mario Merz sold in 2024 for $56,642, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Mario Merz on OpeningBid →What is a Mario Merz work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Merz work is $29,593.
The median Mario Merz print sells for $770 across 3 lots.
The median Mario Merz work on paper sells for $37,792 across 5 lots.
The median Mario Merz painting sells for $21,578 across 1 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 | 5 | $770† | $2,193 | 60% | 2023-03-31 |
| Paintings | 1 | $21,578 | $21,578 | — | 2016-04-20 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $37,792 | $45,272 | — | 2014-03-26 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Mario Merz's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $770 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $21,578, record $21,578. A typical Mario Merz painting sells for around 28× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $23,317–$45,272 | $37,792 | $45,272 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $45,272 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $45,272 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $21,578 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $2,193 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $770† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mario Merz worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mario Merz work is $29,593. The median Mario Merz print sells for $770 across 3 lots. The median Mario Merz work on paper sells for $37,792 across 5 lots. The median Mario Merz painting sells for $21,578 across 1 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 Mario Merz's auction record?
Mario Merz's auction record is $138,268, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $138,268 (buyer's premium not included).
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