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Jim Melchert

American · 1930–2023 · Painter, Sculptor

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6auction results2005–2026years recorded83%sold (5)$323Sign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Jim Melchert, Slab (diptych), 1967, glazed stonewareSlab (diptych)Rago Auctions · $572≈ £423≈ €487Sign up to see
  2. Jim Melchert, Plate, c. 1970, glazed stonewarePlateRago Auctions · $512≈ £379≈ €438Sign up to see
  3. Jim Melchert, Lebanon, 1986, black conte crayon on paperLebanonBonhams · $323≈ £185≈ €271Sign up to see

Jim Melchert’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).

ArtSell has recorded 6 auction results for Jim Melchert between 2005 and 2026, of which 5 sold (83%). Recorded sale prices range from $63Sign up free to see to $572Sign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $572Sign up free to see for Slab (diptych) at Rago Auctions in January 2026. The most common medium is sculpture (2 lots). Most results come from Bonhams (4) and Rago Auctions (2).

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  1. Jim Melchert, Plate, c. 1970, glazed stoneware
    Plate, c. 1970
    Sculpture
    2¾ h x 14 dia in (7 x 36 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 350
    $512≈ £379≈ €438Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Jim Melchert, Slab (diptych), 1967, glazed stoneware
    Slab (diptych), 1967
    Sculpture
    11½ h x 8¾ w x 2¼ d in (29 x 22 x 6 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 204
    $572≈ £423≈ €487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Jim Melchert, Untitled, 1967, marker and acrylic on paper
    Untitled, 1967
    Acrylic · Paper
    26 x 39 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4147
    $63≈ £39≈ €46Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  4. Jim Melchert, Untitled, felt-tip marker and acrylic on paper
    Untitled
    Acrylic · Paper
    26 x 40 1/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 5056
    $125≈ £82≈ €96Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Jim Melchert, Lebanon, 1986, black conte crayon on paper
    Lebanon, 1986
    Drawing · Paper
    38½ x 27in (98 x 68½cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 674
    $323≈ £185≈ €271Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Jim Melchert, Untitled, 1967, marker and acrylic on paper
    Untitled, 1967
    Acrylic · Paper
    26 x 39 3/4in
    Bonhams · · Lot 4124
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $400–600View at Bonhams ↗

Jim Melchert works on paper (4)

Jim Melchert: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Jim Melchert at auction?

$572Sign up free to see, for Slab (diptych) at Rago Auctions (January 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Jim Melchert?

The median sale price is $323Sign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Jim Melchert have sold at auction?

5 of 6 recorded lots sold between 2005 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Jim Melchert?

Bonhams and Rago Auctions account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Rago Auctions

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