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# Norman Mercer (1916–2007)

Norman Mercer is an American artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $1,600. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Norman Mercer sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $1,600 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Norman Mercer work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Mercer work is $1,600.

The median Norman Mercer sculpture sells for $1,300 across 4 lots.

The median Norman Mercer painting sells for $2,750 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $2,750 | $2,750 | — | 2020-07-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $1,300† | $2,000 | — | 2023-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $2,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $1,600† |

† 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 Norman Mercer worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Norman Mercer work is $1,600. The median Norman Mercer sculpture sells for $1,300 across 4 lots. The median Norman Mercer painting sells for $2,750 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Norman Mercer's auction record?

Norman Mercer's auction record is $2,750, set in 2020.

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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, “Norman Mercer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/norman-mercer (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.