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# Matthäus I Merian (1593–1650)

Matthäus I Merian is a German artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $162. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Matthäus I Merian sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $5,220 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Matthäus I Merian work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthäus I Merian work is $162.

The median Matthäus I Merian print sells for $156 across 36 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Matthäus I Merian prints typically sell for $93–$234 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 60 | $156† | $5,526† | 60% | 2025-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $93–$234† | $127† | $855 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,526† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $5,220† |

† 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 Matthäus I Merian worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Matthäus I Merian work is $162. The median Matthäus I Merian print sells for $156 across 36 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Matthäus I Merian prints typically sell for $93–$234 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Matthäus I Merian print?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Matthäus I Merian print is $156. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Matthäus I Merian's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Matthäus I Merian print is $5,526. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,526 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Matthäus I Merian print (small (under 50 cm)) is $127, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Matthäus I Merian's auction record?

Matthäus I Merian's auction record is $5,526, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,526 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Matthäus I Merian auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/merian-matthaus-i (updated 2026-11-01).

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.