Mortimer Menpes (1855–1938)
Mortimer Menpes is an Australian artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $298. 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 Mortimer Menpes sold in 2025 for $367, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mortimer Menpes work is $298.
The median Mortimer Menpes print sells for $298 across 20 lots.
The median Mortimer Menpes work on paper sells for $1,489 across 4 lots.
The median Mortimer Menpes painting sells for $367 across 5 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 | 38 | $298†‡ | $2,760 | 52.6% | 2025-08-15 |
| Paintings | 8 | $367† | $2,700 | 62.5% | 2025-07-16 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,489‡ | $2,914‡ | 26.7% | 2017-10-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Mortimer Menpes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (38 lots) median $298 with 52.6% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $367, record $2,700.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $93–$1,380†‡ | $151†‡ | $2,760 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $2,914‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $2,760 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $2,700 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,618† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,530 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $63‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Mortimer Menpes worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Mortimer Menpes work is $298. The median Mortimer Menpes print sells for $298 across 20 lots. The median Mortimer Menpes work on paper sells for $1,489 across 4 lots. The median Mortimer Menpes painting sells for $367 across 5 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 Mortimer Menpes print?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mortimer Menpes print is $298. 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 Mortimer Menpes's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mortimer Menpes print is $2,760.
What is the average price of a Mortimer Menpes work on paper?
Based on 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Mortimer Menpes work on paper is $1,489. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Mortimer Menpes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Mortimer Menpes work on paper is $2,914. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Mortimer Menpes print?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Mortimer Menpes print (small (under 50 cm)) is $151, 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 Mortimer Menpes's auction record?
Mortimer Menpes's auction record is $2,914, set in 2017. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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