Paul Meltsner (1905–1966)
Paul Meltsner is an American artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,763. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Paul Meltsner sold in 2026 for $4,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Meltsner work is $1,763.
The median Paul Meltsner painting sells for $2,140 across 16 lots.
The median Paul Meltsner print sells for $1,560 across 9 lots.
The median Paul Meltsner work on paper sells for $1,320 across 3 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 | 10 | $1,560 | $1,840 | 90% | 2021-02-04 |
| Paintings | 24 | $2,140‡ | $9,280‡ | 66.7% | 2026-01-29 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $1,320 | $1,430 | 60% | 2021-02-04 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paul Meltsner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (10 lots) median $1,560 with 90% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $2,140, record $9,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $937–$1,763 | $1,560 | $1,840 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $1,690–$2,962‡ | $2,400‡ | $9,280‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,280‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,064 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $1,840 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $1,763 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,320 |
‡ 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 Paul Meltsner worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Meltsner work is $1,763. The median Paul Meltsner painting sells for $2,140 across 16 lots. The median Paul Meltsner print sells for $1,560 across 9 lots. The median Paul Meltsner work on paper sells for $1,320 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Paul Meltsner painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul Meltsner painting is $2,140. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Meltsner's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul Meltsner painting is $9,280. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Paul Meltsner painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul Meltsner painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Paul Meltsner's auction record?
Paul Meltsner's auction record is $9,280, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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