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# Meret Oppenheim (1913–1985)

## What is Meret Oppenheim’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 408 auction results for Meret Oppenheim at 46 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $6,350 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,894–$10,697, n=25). The auction record is $674,777 for Tisch mit Vogelfüssen (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tisch mit Vogelfüssen, 1939 | Bronze | $674,777 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 2 | La condition humaine | Oil on canvas | $244,837 | Sotheby's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Hand aus der ein Pilz wächst, 1941 | Öl auf Holz | $143,721 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2026 |
| 4 | Rêve à Barcelone, 1935 | Aquarelle, rehauts de gouache rouge, encre, pastels de couleur, crayon de papier et colla | $98,524 | PIASA | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Reisegalerie - Galerie de Voyage, 1969 | Black wooden suitcase, covered with plastic and reinforced with iron bands, with a magnetic bottom; Meccano parts, magnets, a wrench, a screwdriver, bones, hair, wood, feathers, a medallion; 10 pictures, collages, reliefs; hand-written explanatory note | $83,691 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2020 |
| 6 | Selbstmörder-Institut, 1931 | Paper | $68,985 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 7 | Diana hunting magpie, 1939 | Gouache on paper | $51,832 | Koller Auktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Traccia tables, 1936 | Bronze, wood and gold leaf | $51,513 | Sotheby's | Apr 2024 |
| 9 | Gartengeist, 1971 | Sculpture | $49,664 | Koller Auktionen | Dec 2019 |
| 10 | Papillon protecteur, 1913 | Pastel | $49,056 | Christie's | May 2021 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 24 | $11,667 |
| Sculpture | 32 | $8,100 |
| Other | 43 | $5,973 |
| Prints | 27 | $1,875 |
| Photographs | 6 | $1,520 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 62 | $6,363 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 63 | $4,887 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 408 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Meret Oppenheim is a Swiss artist with 470 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,658. 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 Meret Oppenheim is recorded as sold in 2026 for $7,381; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Meret Oppenheim work worth?

Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Meret Oppenheim work is $1,658.

The median Meret Oppenheim print sells for $700 across 208 lots.

The median Meret Oppenheim work on paper sells for $3,582 across 56 lots.

The median Meret Oppenheim sculpture sells for $8,580 across 37 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Meret Oppenheim prints typically sell for $414–$1,202 (the middle half of 136 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Meret Oppenheim prints typically sell for $566–$1,703 (the middle half of 64 sold 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 | 222 | $700†‡ | $25,343 | 93.7% | 2026-10-15 |
| Paintings | 12 | $14,418† | $244,837 | 75% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $3,582†‡ | $98,524 | 88.9% | 2026-06-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 39 | $8,580†‡ | $674,777 | 94.9% | 2026-09-28 |
| Photography | 8 | $2,000†‡ | $6,431 | — | 2026-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 21 | $49,056†‡ | $674,777 | — | 2026-06-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Meret Oppenheim's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (222 lots) median $700 with 93.7% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $14,418, record $244,837. A typical Meret Oppenheim painting sells for around 21× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 21 lots) the median is $49,056.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 136 | $414–$1,202†‡ | $654†‡ | $25,343 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $566–$1,703†‡ | $834†‡ | $6,522 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $6,001–$13,929† | $12,217† | $143,721 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $1,958–$8,415†‡ | $3,526†‡ | $51,832 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,516–$11,085† | $3,610† | $98,524 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $713–$2,670† | $968† | $15,240 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $6,668–$26,503‡ | $11,250‡ | $674,777 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $674,777 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $244,837 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $143,721 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $98,524 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $60,462† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $51,832 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $25,343 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $15,000 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Meret Oppenheim worth?

Across 408 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Meret Oppenheim work is $1,658. The median Meret Oppenheim print sells for $700 across 208 lots. The median Meret Oppenheim work on paper sells for $3,582 across 56 lots. The median Meret Oppenheim sculpture sells for $8,580 across 37 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Meret Oppenheim prints typically sell for $414–$1,202 (the middle half of 136 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Meret Oppenheim prints typically sell for $566–$1,703 (the middle half of 64 sold 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 Meret Oppenheim print?

Based on 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Meret Oppenheim print is $700. 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 Meret Oppenheim's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Meret Oppenheim print is $25,343.

### What is the average price of a Meret Oppenheim work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Meret Oppenheim work on paper is $3,582. 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 Meret Oppenheim's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Meret Oppenheim work on paper is $98,524.

### What is the average price of a Meret Oppenheim sculpture?

Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Meret Oppenheim sculpture is $8,580. 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 Meret Oppenheim's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Meret Oppenheim sculpture is $674,777.

### What is the average price of a small Meret Oppenheim print?

Based on 136 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Meret Oppenheim print (small (under 50 cm)) is $654, 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 Meret Oppenheim print?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Meret Oppenheim print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $834, 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 Meret Oppenheim's auction record?

Meret Oppenheim's auction record is $674,777, set in 2024.

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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, “Meret Oppenheim auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/meret-oppenheim (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.