Matthaeus Merian (1593–1650)
Matthaeus Merian is a German artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,070. 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 Matthaeus Merian is recorded as sold in 2017 for $5,496; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Matthaeus Merian on OpeningBid →What is a Matthaeus Merian work worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaeus Merian work is $1,070.
The median Matthaeus Merian print sells for $621 across 20 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 | 27 | $621†‡ | $10,350 | 74.1% | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $333–$1,279†‡ | $561†‡ | $10,350 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $10,350 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,496‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthaeus Merian worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaeus Merian work is $1,070. The median Matthaeus Merian print sells for $621 across 20 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 Matthaeus Merian print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthaeus Merian print is $621. 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 Matthaeus Merian's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthaeus Merian print is $10,350.
What is the average price of a small Matthaeus Merian print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matthaeus Merian print (small (under 50 cm)) is $561, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Matthaeus Merian's auction record?
Matthaeus Merian's auction record is $10,350, set in 1996.
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