What is a Richard Merkin work on paper worth?
1938–2009 · Price guide from past auction results
Based on 5 priced auction sales, works by Richard Merkin have sold for a median of $262Sign up free to see. Half of them sold between $250Sign up free to see and $300Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $281Sign up free to see across 4 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
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Richard Merkin prices by medium
- Auction results
- 5
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 2018–2025
- Median price
- $262Sign up free to see
- Record price
- $300Sign up free to see Smokey Joe Williams, Brunk Auctions, May 2018
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 4 | $259–$300Sign up free to see | $281Sign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Brunk Auctions (4), Toomey & Co. (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Recent Richard Merkin sales
- Print, silkscreen and lithograph on paper — $50Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, Oct 16, 2025
- The Fetishist, pastel on paper — $262Sign up free to see, Toomey & Co., May 9, 2024
- Smokey Joe Williams, pastel and oil crayon on paper — $300Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, May 11, 2018
- Duke Ellington, pastel and oil crayon on paper — $300Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, May 11, 2018
- Christie Matthewson, pastel and oil crayon on paper — $250Sign up free to see, Brunk Auctions, May 11, 2018
Questions about Richard Merkin prices
What is a Richard Merkin work on paper worth?
Based on 5 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Richard Merkin have sold for a median of $262, and half of them sold between $250 and $300. For works on paper alone the median is $281 (4 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Richard Merkin sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $300 for “Smokey Joe Williams” at Brunk Auctions in May 2018.
How often do Richard Merkin works sell at auction?
100% of the 5 lots recorded between 2018 and 2025 sold.
How can I sell a Richard Merkin work on paper?
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Richard Merkin have appeared at auction 5 times in ArtSell’s records between 2018 and 2025; 5 sold, a sell-through rate of 100%.
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