Mercedes Matter Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1913–2001

Mercedes Matter works on paper have appeared at auction 52 times in ArtSell’s records between 2020 and 2026; 52 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%. The median price realised is $2kSign up free to see across 52 priced sales; the middle half sold for $1.3kSign up free to see–$3.3kSign up free to see. The highest recorded price is $14.1kSign up free to see for Abstraction with Purple at Rago Auctions in June 2026. The houses with the most results are Rago Auctions (34), Wright (9) and Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (5).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Abstraction with Purple

   Gouache · Paper

   17⅝ h x 22 w in (45 x 56 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 9, 2026 · Lot 129
   $14,080≈ £10,504≈ €12,166Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
2. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Jun 11, 2024 · Lot 147
   $819≈ £643≈ €763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
3. 
   Abstract Figure

   Drawing · Paper

   16⅛ h x 13⅜ w in (41 x 34 cm)

   Rago Auctions · May 10, 2024 · Lot 215
   $1,179≈ £941≈ €1,094Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
4. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   13⅜ h x 16¼ w in (34 x 41 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Apr 24, 2024 · Lot 167
   $756≈ £608≈ €707Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
5. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   17 h x 23 w in (43 x 58 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 27, 2024 · Lot 147
   $1,290≈ £1,023≈ €1,193Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
6. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   13½ h x 9⅞ w in (34 x 25 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Mar 6, 2024 · Lot 356
   $2,268≈ £1,783≈ €2,086Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
7. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   13⅜ h x 16¼ w in (34 x 41 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Dec 14, 2023 · Lot 271
   $3,870≈ £3,047≈ €3,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
8. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)

   Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Nov 30, 2023 · Lot 388
   $1,197≈ £946≈ €1,095Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
9. 
   Figure Study

   Drawing · Paper

   22½ h x 16½ w in (57 x 42 cm)

   Rago Auctions · Nov 10, 2023 · Lot 291
   $1,386≈ £1,134≈ €1,297Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
10. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    22½ h x 16½ w in (57 x 42 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 3, 2023 · Lot 323
    $882≈ £717≈ €824Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
11. 
    Nude Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    24½ h x 18½ w in (62 x 47 cm)

    Wright · Oct 27, 2023 · Lot 346
    $1,764≈ £1,456≈ €1,673Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
12. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    15⅝ h x 19⅝ w in (40 x 50 cm)

    Toomey & Co. · Oct 10, 2023 · Lot 304
    $1,260≈ £1,029≈ €1,191Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
13. 
    Mercedes with Eliane

    Drawing · Paper

    16¾ h x 13¾ w in (43 x 35 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 167
    $6,300≈ £5,191≈ €5,979Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Rago Auctions ↗
14. 
    Abstract Composition

    Pastel · Paper

    16⅜ h x 21⅝ w in (42 x 55 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 27, 2023 · Lot 163
    $3,528≈ £2,907≈ €3,349Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
15. 
    Abstract Composition

    Drawing · Paper

    16½ h x 22½ w in (42 x 57 cm)

    Wright · Aug 8, 2023 · Lot 224
    $1,134≈ £893≈ €1,036Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
16. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    17¼ h x 19 w in (44 x 48 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Aug 1, 2023 · Lot 188
    $1,638≈ £1,282≈ €1,493Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
17. 
    Seated Nudes, c. 1965

    Drawing · Paper

    13⅜ h x 16⅛ w in (34 x 41 cm)

    Toomey & Co. · Jul 26, 2023 · Lot 241
    $3,024≈ £2,343≈ €2,734Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
18. 
    Abstract Composition

    Pastel · Paper

    12⅝ h x 10 w in (32 x 25 cm)

    Wright · Jul 12, 2023 · Lot 152
    $2,520≈ £1,952≈ €2,286Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Wright ↗
19. 
    Tudor City, 1937

    Drawing · Paper

    23¾ h x 18¾ w in (60 x 48 cm)

    Wright · Jul 12, 2023 · Lot 188
    $1,386≈ £1,074≈ €1,257Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
20. 
    Abstract Landscape

    Pastel · Paper

    13½ h x 16⅛ w in (34 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 13, 2023 · Lot 254
    $4,515≈ £3,591≈ €4,183Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
21. 
    Abstract Study, 1938

    Drawing · Paper

    25 h x 19 w in (63 x 48 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 13, 2023 · Lot 255
    $1,935≈ £1,539≈ €1,793Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
22. 
    Abstract Landscape

    Pastel · Paper

    13⅝ h x 9⅞ w in (35 x 25 cm)

    Wright · Apr 20, 2023 · Lot 227
    $3,024≈ £2,436≈ €2,763Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Wright ↗
23. 
    Abstract Composition

    Drawing · Paper

    17⅛ h x 23⅛ w in (43 x 59 cm)

    Wright · Apr 20, 2023 · Lot 230
    $2,016≈ £1,624≈ €1,842Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
24. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    13⅝ h x 16⅛ w in (35 x 41 cm)

    Toomey & Co. · Apr 19, 2023 · Lot 247
    $1,638≈ £1,320≈ €1,498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
25. 
    Mountain Landscape

    Pastel · Paper

    14 h x 16⅝ w in (36 x 42 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 264
    $5,040≈ £4,088≈ €4,646Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
26. 
    Abstract Composition

    Drawing · Paper

    17½ h x 23½ w in (44 x 60 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 29, 2023 · Lot 267
    $3,276≈ £2,657≈ €3,020Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
27. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Mar 23, 2023 · Lot 203
    $2,394≈ £1,948≈ €2,201Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,200–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
28. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    22⅜ h x 16⅞ w in (57 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 1, 2023 · Lot 207
    $1,638≈ £1,358≈ €1,533Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
29. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    13⅜ h x 10⅛ w in (34 x 26 cm)

    Toomey & Co. · Dec 13, 2022 · Lot 221
    $625≈ £508≈ €593Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Toomey & Co. ↗
30. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    16⅞ h x 21⅜ w in (43 x 54 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 258
    $2,000≈ £1,641≈ €1,900Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
31. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    23 h x 16¾ w in (58 x 43 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 7, 2022 · Lot 255
    $1,875≈ £1,539≈ €1,781Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
32. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    12 h x 8 w in (30 x 20 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Nov 15, 2022 · Lot 394
    $1,188≈ £999≈ €1,142Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
33. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    22½ h x 16½ w in (57 x 42 cm)

    Wright · Oct 13, 2022 · Lot 131
    $1,000≈ £888≈ €1,027Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
34. 
    Untitled

    Pastel · Paper

    17½ h x 19½ w in (44 x 50 cm)

    Wright · Oct 13, 2022 · Lot 129
    $2,250≈ £1,999≈ €2,310Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–View at Wright ↗
35. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    17 h x 23 w in (43 x 58 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 219
    $1,000≈ £922≈ €1,030Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
36. 
    Still Life

    Pastel · Paper

    22 h x 18 w in (56 x 46 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2022 · Lot 226
    $3,750≈ £3,457≈ €3,864Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
37. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    7½ h x 9¼ w in (19 x 23 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Jun 15, 2022 · Lot 185
    $1,125≈ £931≈ €1,079Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
38. 
    Nude Study from Life, c. 1936-1938

    Drawing · Paper

    25 h x 19 w in (63 x 48 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 166
    $4,000≈ £3,040≈ €3,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
39. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 168
    $2,500≈ £1,900≈ €2,247Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
40. 
    Untitled

    Pastel · Paper

    13¾ h x 9¾ w in (35 x 25 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 30, 2022 · Lot 192
    $3,250≈ £2,470≈ €2,921Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
41. 
    Untitled

    Pastel · Paper

    23⅜ h x 17¾ w in (59 x 45 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Mar 10, 2022 · Lot 114
    $4,375≈ £3,322≈ €3,947Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
42. 
    Untitled

    Drawing · Paper

    14 h x 10½ w in (36 x 27 cm)

    Wright · Jan 27, 2022 · Lot 234
    $938≈ £701≈ €841Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Wright ↗
43. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    16 h x 13½ w in (41 x 34 cm)

    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Dec 16, 2021 · Lot 213
    $1,875≈ £1,403≈ €1,654Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
44. 
    Landscape

    Pastel · Paper

    9 h x 11⅜ w in (23 x 29 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 15, 2021 · Lot 225
    $4,000≈ £3,018≈ €3,552Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
45. 
    Figure Study

    Drawing · Paper

    13⅜ h x 16¼ w in (34 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 15, 2021 · Lot 227
    $3,000≈ £2,264≈ €2,664Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
46. 
    Two Figures

    Pastel · Paper

    16¼ h x 13⅜ w in (41 x 34 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2021 · Lot 252
    $1,300≈ £964≈ €1,115Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
47. 
    Male Nude, 1938

    Drawing · Paper

    24⅞ h x 19 w in (63 x 48 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Sep 29, 2021 · Lot 250
    $2,500≈ £1,854≈ €2,145Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
48. 
    Tabletop Still Life, c. 1950

    Drawing · Paper

    19½ h x 23 w in (50 x 58 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 16, 2020 · Lot 160
    $3,000≈ £2,214≈ €2,461Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
49. 
    Female Nude, 1938

    Drawing · Paper

    24¾ h x 18½ w in (63 x 47 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Dec 16, 2020 · Lot 159
    $4,063≈ £2,998≈ €3,333Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
50. 
    Two Seated Nudes, c. 1965

    Drawing · Paper

    13⅜ h x 16⅛ w in (34 x 41 cm)

    Rago Auctions · Oct 21, 2020 · Lot 148
    $1,625≈ £1,244≈ €1,371Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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