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# Marisa Merz (1926–2019)

Marisa Merz is an Italian artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $50,045.

A work by Marisa Merz sold in 2023 for $50,800, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marisa Merz work worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marisa Merz work is $50,045.

The median Marisa Merz work on paper sells for $39,152 across 3 lots.

The median Marisa Merz sculpture sells for $97,879 across 3 lots.

The median Marisa Merz painting sells for $42,175 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $42,175 | $48,511 | — | 2023-11-16 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $39,152 | $100,800 | 75% | 2023-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $97,879 | $214,022 | — | 2020-11-04 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $214,022 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $100,800 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $97,879 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $48,511 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $39,152 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $35,840 |

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 Marisa Merz worth?

Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marisa Merz work is $50,045. The median Marisa Merz work on paper sells for $39,152 across 3 lots. The median Marisa Merz sculpture sells for $97,879 across 3 lots. The median Marisa Merz painting sells for $42,175 across 2 lots.

### What is Marisa Merz's auction record?

Marisa Merz's auction record is $214,022, set in 2017.

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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.