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# 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.

## What is a Paul Meltsner work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Meltsner auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-meltsner (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.