Marten Melsen (1870–1947)
Marten Melsen is a Belgian artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $940. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Marten Melsen sold in 2026 for $980, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marten Melsen work is $940.
The median Marten Melsen print sells for $775 across 2 lots.
The median Marten Melsen painting sells for $2,574 across 2 lots.
The median Marten Melsen work on paper sells for $846 across 2 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 | 3 | $775 | $900 | 66.7% | 2022-04-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $2,574† | $4,168† | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $846 | $1,427 | — | 2025-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Marten Melsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $775 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $2,574, record $4,168. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,168 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Marten Melsen painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,168† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,427 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $980 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $650 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $265 |
† 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 Marten Melsen worth?
Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marten Melsen work is $940. The median Marten Melsen print sells for $775 across 2 lots. The median Marten Melsen painting sells for $2,574 across 2 lots. The median Marten Melsen work on paper sells for $846 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Marten Melsen's auction record?
Marten Melsen's auction record is $4,168, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,168 (buyer's premium not included).
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