Richard Marshall Merkin (1938–2009)
Richard Marshall Merkin is an American artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $125.
A work by Richard Marshall Merkin sold in 2023 for $1,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Richard Marshall Merkin on OpeningBid →What is a Richard Marshall Merkin work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Marshall Merkin work is $125.
The median Richard Marshall Merkin print sells for $119 across 19 lots.
The median Richard Marshall Merkin painting sells for $1,020 across 1 lots.
The median Richard Marshall Merkin work on paper sells for $326 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 24 | $119 | $1,007 | 79.2% | 2013-11-10 |
| Paintings | 2 | $1,020 | $1,020 | 50% | 2023-03-15 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $326 | $326 | 50% | 2009-03-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $178 | $178 | — | 2008-06-28 |
Richard Marshall Merkin's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (24 lots) median $119 with 79.2% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $1,020, record $1,020. A typical Richard Marshall Merkin painting sells for around 8.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $59–$182 | $107 | $323 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,007 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $326 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $323 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $178 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Richard Marshall Merkin worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Richard Marshall Merkin work is $125. The median Richard Marshall Merkin print sells for $119 across 19 lots. The median Richard Marshall Merkin painting sells for $1,020 across 1 lots. The median Richard Marshall Merkin work on paper sells for $326 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Richard Marshall Merkin print?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Richard Marshall Merkin print is $119.
What is Richard Marshall Merkin's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Richard Marshall Merkin print is $1,007.
What is the average price of a medium Richard Marshall Merkin print?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Richard Marshall Merkin print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $107, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Richard Marshall Merkin's auction record?
Richard Marshall Merkin's auction record is $1,020, set in 2023.
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