Matthaus Merian the Elder (1593–1650)
Matthaus Merian the Elder is a Swiss artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,654. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Matthaus Merian the Elder sold in 2026 for $2,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaus Merian the Elder work is $1,654.
The median Matthaus Merian the Elder print sells for $1,654 across 12 lots.
The median Matthaus Merian the Elder work on paper sells for $9,459 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $1,654‡ | $3,308 | 85.7% | 2026-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,459 | $9,459 | — | 2010-12-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,459 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $3,308 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $2,350 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Matthaus Merian the Elder worth?
Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthaus Merian the Elder work is $1,654. The median Matthaus Merian the Elder print sells for $1,654 across 12 lots. The median Matthaus Merian the Elder work on paper sells for $9,459 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Matthaus Merian the Elder print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthaus Merian the Elder print is $1,654. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Matthaus Merian the Elder's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthaus Merian the Elder print is $3,308.
What is Matthaus Merian the Elder's auction record?
Matthaus Merian the Elder's auction record is $12,099, set in 2007.
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