> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-mertens · updated 2026-11-01

# W. Mertens (b. 1571)

W. Mertens is a Dutch artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $72,252. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by W. Mertens sold in 2024 for $88,200, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a W. Mertens work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Mertens work is $72,252.

The median W. Mertens painting sells for $72,252 across 4 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 | 4 | $72,252† | $88,200 | — | 2024-01-31 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $88,200 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $75,000† |

† 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 W. Mertens worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a W. Mertens work is $72,252. The median W. Mertens painting sells for $72,252 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is W. Mertens's auction record?

W. Mertens's auction record is $88,200, set in 2024.

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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, “W. Mertens auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/w-mertens (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.