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# Tom Merrifield (1956–2021)

## What is Tom Merrifield’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Tom Merrifield at 12 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,335 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,051–$3,754, n=7). The auction record is $13,347 for Dragonfly (2026, Chiswick Auctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragonfly | Bronze with green patina with bronze base Dimensions | $13,347 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 2 | Two Dancers | Bronze with brown patina together with | $5,673 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Dancing Nude, 1932 | Bronze | $4,070 | Christie's | Mar 2003 |
| 4 | Reclining nude, 1932 | Bronze with a light green patina | $3,068 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 5 | Dancing male figure | Bronze | $2,210 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | Dancing male figure, 1932 | Bronze | $2,210 | Sworders | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | Women lying on a rock | Bronze with a brown patina Dimensions | $1,835 | Chiswick Auctions | Mar 2026 |
| 8 | Untitled (bronze sculpture), 1932 | Bronze | $1,625 | Rago Arts | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Ballet Dancer, 1933 | Bronze | $1,444 | Bonhams | Jan 2012 |
| 10 | John Curry, 1932 | Bronze | $1,342 | Sworders | Oct 2019 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 30 | $1,179 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $1,480 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $705 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Tom Merrifield is an Australian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $768. 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 Tom Merrifield sold in 2026 for $896, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Tom Merrifield work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Merrifield work is $768.

The median Tom Merrifield sculpture sells for $744 across 42 lots.

The median Tom Merrifield work on paper sells for $260 across 3 lots.

The median Tom Merrifield painting sells for $699 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Tom Merrifield sculptures typically sell for $473–$1,211 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 2 | $699 | $699 | 50% | 2007-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $260 | $1,007 | 60% | 2019-07-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 49 | $744†‡ | $13,347 | 85.7% | 2026-04-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $5,673 | $13,347 | — | 2026-03-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $473–$1,211†‡ | $569†‡ | $5,673 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,335–$2,210† | $1,625† | $4,070 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $13,347 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,673 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,007 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $699 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $260 |

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 Tom Merrifield worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Merrifield work is $768. The median Tom Merrifield sculpture sells for $744 across 42 lots. The median Tom Merrifield work on paper sells for $260 across 3 lots. The median Tom Merrifield painting sells for $699 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Tom Merrifield sculptures typically sell for $473–$1,211 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 Tom Merrifield sculpture?

Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Merrifield sculpture is $744. 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 Tom Merrifield's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Merrifield sculpture is $13,347.

### What is the average price of a small Tom Merrifield sculpture?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Tom Merrifield sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $569, 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 Tom Merrifield's auction record?

Tom Merrifield's auction record is $13,347, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Tom Merrifield auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/tom-merrifield (updated 2026-11-03).

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.