Mathieu Mercier (b. 1970)
What is Mathieu Mercier’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 58 auction results for Mathieu Mercier at 16 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,417 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,882–$8,455, n=5). The auction record is $29,385 for Diamant (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diamant, 2005 | Huile et acrylique sur toile | $29,385 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | SANS TITRE (DIAMANT), 2005 | Signée et datée au dos "Mercier | $27,045 | Artcurial | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Stelton Bleu, 2012 | Mixed media and objects | $24,974 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2018 |
| 4 | Untitled | Acrylic on canvas | $23,572 | Sotheby's | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | Sans titre (lascaux 944/924 sur fond Unik 012- 1A), 2014 | Acrylique sur toile; triptyque | $22,039 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | SANS TITRE, 2005 | Pièce unique | $16,046 | Artcurial | May 2017 |
| 7 | ASSIETTE ET SON MOTIF REPETE, 1996 | Signé | $15,468 | Artcurial | May 2011 |
| 8 | DIAMANT, 2003-2004 | Acrylic on canvas | $15,078 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Sans titre (néons, patère métallique laquée et transformateur), 2006 | Néons, patère métallique laquée et transformateur | $14,773 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Sans titre (néon, métal et transformateur), 2005 | Néon, métal et transformateur | $11,857 | Christie's | Sep 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $11,187 |
| Other | 33 | $3,922 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $9,821 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $5,249 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $1,195 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 58 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Mathieu Mercier is a French artist with 67 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,492. 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 Mathieu Mercier sold in 2026 for $8,455, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathieu Mercier work is $3,492.
The median Mathieu Mercier painting sells for $11,477 across 10 lots.
The median Mathieu Mercier print sells for $631 across 7 lots.
The median Mathieu Mercier sculpture sells for $4,514 across 6 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 | 8 | $631 | $1,568 | 87.5% | 2022-05-03 |
| Paintings | 11 | $11,477 | $29,385 | 90.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,301‡ | $3,492 | — | 2022-04-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $4,514† | $11,857 | 85.7% | 2022-11-30 |
| Photography | 1 | $5,897 | $5,897 | — | 2020-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $27,045 | $29,385 | — | 2018-11-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mathieu Mercier's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $631 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $11,477, record $29,385. A typical Mathieu Mercier painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $27,045.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $621–$1,195 | $631 | $1,568 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $12,160–$23,189 | $18,558 | $29,385 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $29,385 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $23,572 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,857 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $8,087 |
| Photography | 2020 | $5,897 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,492 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $3,163 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,568 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Mathieu Mercier worth?
Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mathieu Mercier work is $3,492. The median Mathieu Mercier painting sells for $11,477 across 10 lots. The median Mathieu Mercier print sells for $631 across 7 lots. The median Mathieu Mercier sculpture sells for $4,514 across 6 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 the average price of a Mathieu Mercier painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mathieu Mercier painting is $11,477.
What is Mathieu Mercier's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mathieu Mercier painting is $29,385.
What is Mathieu Mercier's auction record?
Mathieu Mercier's auction record is $29,385, set in 2018.
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