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# Mary Merkel-Hess (b. 1949)

Mary Merkel-Hess is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,919. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Mary Merkel-Hess sold in 2026 for $3,328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Mary Merkel-Hess work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Merkel-Hess work is $1,919.

The median Mary Merkel-Hess work on paper sells for $2,080 across 2 lots.

The median Mary Merkel-Hess sculpture sells for $1,638 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,080 | $3,328 | — | 2026-07-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $1,638 | $1,638 | — | 2024-06-19 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,328 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $1,638 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $832 |

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 Mary Merkel-Hess worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mary Merkel-Hess work is $1,919. The median Mary Merkel-Hess work on paper sells for $2,080 across 2 lots. The median Mary Merkel-Hess sculpture sells for $1,638 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Mary Merkel-Hess's auction record?

Mary Merkel-Hess's auction record is $3,328, set in 2026.

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