Xavier Mellery (1845–1921)
What is Xavier Mellery’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Xavier Mellery at 7 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $32,165 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,119–$32,165, n=6). The auction record is $32,165 for Cat under the lamp; Sketches of cats (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat under the lamp; Sketches of cats | Charcoal on paper | $32,165 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Garden table | Charcoal on paper | $32,165 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | House and Garden | Charcoal on paper | $32,165 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Woman holding a dog | Charcoal on paper | $32,165 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | A la gloire de la Patrie belge, étude | Plume et encre de Chine, lavis gris et brun, aquarelle et rehauts de mixtion d’or | $26,771 | Artcurial | Feb 2026 |
| 6 | Feeding the cats, 1845 | Ink | $8,098 | Christie's | Apr 2001 |
| 7 | Le château de La Roche, circa 1877 | Canvas on panel (mahogany) | $4,716 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 8 | Woman sewing; Sketches of cats | Black chalk | $4,386 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Calèche traversant une rue bordée de maisons | Fusain, estompe, sur papier | $3,618 | Christie's | Jun 2018 |
| 10 | Le Port de Nieuport, Belgique, 1845 | Fusain sur papier | $2,625 | Christie's | May 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $32,165 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $26,771 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Xavier Mellery is a Belgian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $4,551. 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 Xavier Mellery sold in 2026 for $26,771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Xavier Mellery on OpeningBid →What is a Xavier Mellery work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xavier Mellery work is $4,551.
The median Xavier Mellery work on paper sells for $6,242 across 14 lots.
The median Xavier Mellery painting sells for $4,716 across 3 lots.
The median Xavier Mellery print sells for $1,475 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,475 | $1,475 | — | 2021-11-18 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,716† | $7,931† | — | 2022-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $6,242†‡ | $32,165 | 77.8% | 2026-02-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,165 | $32,165 | — | 2025-06-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Xavier Mellery's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,475. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,716, record $7,931. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,931 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Xavier Mellery painting sells for around 3.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $32,165.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,635–$32,165†‡ | $6,242†‡ | $32,165 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,165 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $32,165 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $7,931† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $4,716 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,475 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Xavier Mellery worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Xavier Mellery work is $4,551. The median Xavier Mellery work on paper sells for $6,242 across 14 lots. The median Xavier Mellery painting sells for $4,716 across 3 lots. The median Xavier Mellery print sells for $1,475 across 1 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 Xavier Mellery work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Xavier Mellery work on paper is $6,242. 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 Xavier Mellery's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Xavier Mellery work on paper is $32,165.
What is the average price of a small Xavier Mellery work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Xavier Mellery work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,242, 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 Xavier Mellery's auction record?
Xavier Mellery's auction record is $32,165, set in 2025.
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