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# Matthaus Merian (1593–1650)

Matthaus Merian is a German artist with 137 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $338. 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 Matthaus Merian sold in 2026 for $5,248, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Matthaus Merian work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Matthaus Merian work worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaus Merian work is $338.

The median Matthaus Merian print sells for $538 across 31 lots.

The median Matthaus Merian photograph sells for $296 across 1 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 | 62 | $538†‡ | $7,769 | 50% | 2026-09-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $296‡ | $296‡ | — | 2021-09-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $5,982†‡ | $14,596‡ | — | 2026-09-16 |

† 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) | 17 | $338–$862†‡ | $525†‡ | $5,982 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $202–$2,806‡ | $917‡ | $5,248 |

† 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 | 2018 | $7,769 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $5,982 |
| Photography | 2021 | $296‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Matthaus Merian worth?

Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaus Merian work is $338. The median Matthaus Merian print sells for $538 across 31 lots. The median Matthaus Merian photograph sells for $296 across 1 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 Matthaus Merian print?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthaus Merian print is $538. 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 Matthaus Merian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthaus Merian print is $7,769.

### What is the average price of a small Matthaus Merian print?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matthaus Merian print (small (under 50 cm)) is $525, 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 the average price of a medium Matthaus Merian print?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Matthaus Merian print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $917, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Matthaus Merian's auction record?

Matthaus Merian's auction record is $14,596, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthaus Merian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/matthaus-merian-4 (updated 2026-11-02).

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.