Richard Merkin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Richard Merkin Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 20, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN (AMERICAN, 1938-2009)
Est: $500 - $800
St. Fiorello, the Dervish of Crotin, 2003, sgn. l.l. Merkin, pastel/oil stick/paper; 29 by 21.25 in.; floating mount, framed under plexi 36 by 29 in. , Merkin taught at the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence. NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.
CRN Auctions
Sep. 18, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN - KARNS (FROM ”ON JAPONISME”)
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 59 Richard Merkin American (1938-2009) Karns (from ”On Japonisme”) (1985) pastel on paper signed lower right sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 inches frame dimensions: 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From a Private Upper East Side Collection Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, NY label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
Jul. 23, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN - KARNS (FROM ”ON JAPONISME”)
Est: $200 - $400
Lot 242 Richard Merkin American (1938-2009) Karns (from ”On Japonisme”) (1985) pastel on paper signed lower right sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 inches frame dimensions: 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From a Private Upper East Side Collection Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, NY label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 23, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN - OAKIE (FROM ”ON JAPONISME”)
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 97 Richard Merkin American (1938-2009) Oakie (from ”On Japonisme”) (1985) pastel on paper signed lower right sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 inches frame dimensions: 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From a Private Upper East Side Collection Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, NY label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 23, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN - KARNS (FROM ”ON JAPONISME”)
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 96 Richard Merkin American (1938-2009) Karns (from ”On Japonisme”) (1985) pastel on paper signed lower right sheet: 22 1/2 x 16 inches frame dimensions: 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From a Private Upper East Side Collection Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, NY label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 23, 2024
RICHARD MERKIN - UNTITLED (FROM ”ON JAPONISME”)
Est: $500 - $800
Lot 67 Richard Merkin American (1938-2009) Untitled (from ”On Japonisme”) (1985) pastel on paper signed lower center sheet: 22 x 30 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 27 3/4 x 35 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame with glazing Provenance: From a Private Upper East Side Collection Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York, NY label affixed to verso
Capsule Gallery Auction
May. 09, 2024
Richard Merkin, The Fetishist
Est: $500 - $700
Richard Merkin The Fetishist 1981 pastel on paper 31 h x 24 w in (79 x 61 cm) Signed to lower edge 'Merkin'. Provenance: Terry Dintenfass Gallery, New York | Eric Makler Gallery, Philadelphia | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Apr. 20, 2024
Richard Merkin Taormina or Saltimbanque and His Family, 1999
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Taormina or Saltimbanque and His Family, 1999 Oil on canvas Signed R. Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso. "Begun 5/99 - N.Y., N.Y. (Age 60+)", verso. "After Picasso", verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 20, 2024
Richard Merkin The Chagallist, 2001
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Chagallist, 2001 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 26, 2024
Richard Merkin "Nagasaki" Lithograph
Est: $150 - $300
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009). Lithograph titled "Nagasaki" depicting a colorful abstract collection of scenes including a smoking rabbit, a nude woman, and a man with a briefcase. Pencil signed and editioned A.P. along the lower left. Provenance: Merrill Chase Galleries, Chicago; Private Minnesota Collection.
Revere Auctions
Jan. 11, 2024
Richard Merkin Mixed Media Bix Beiderbecke & Photo
Est: $200 - $400
Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009). Mixed media on paper, Bix Beiderbeck, signed lower right Merkin, sheet 16 3/4" x 11 1/2" (with frame 24 1/4" x 18 1/2"); with a framed photo of Beiderbeck, circa 1931, 8 3/4" x 5 1/4" (with frame 14 5/8" x 11"). Provenance, Merkin: Christie's, sale 1672, The Personal Property of Bobby Short, February 16, 2006, lot 75; private collection Brooklyn, NY. Minor paint loss to both frames.
Willow Auction House
Nov. 09, 2023
Richard Merkin Mixed Media Bix Beiderbecke & Photo
Est: $600 - $800
Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009). Mixed media on paper, Bix Beiderbeck, signed lower right Merkin, sheet 16 3/4" x 11 1/2" (with frame 24 1/4" x 18 1/2); with a framed photo of Beiderbeck, circa 1931, 8 3/4" x 5 1/4" (with frame 14 5/8" x 11"). Provenance, Merkin: Christie's, sale 1672, The Personal Property of Bobby Short, February 16, 2006, lot 75; private collection Brooklyn, NY. Minor paint loss to both frames.
Willow Auction House
Oct. 21, 2023
Richard Merkin The Pre-History of Cinema: Griffith, 1996
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Pre-History of Cinema: Griffith, 1996 Oil on canvas Signed R. Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Aug. 17, 2023
RICHARD MARSHAL MERKIN (1938-2009) Glamor, Glory, and Gold.
Est: $400 - $600
RICHARD MARSHAL MERKIN (1938-2009) Glamor, Glory, and Gold. Offset lithograph theatre poster. 552x410mm, 21 3/4x16 1/4 inches. 1968. This poster advertises the second production of a play written by Jackie Curtis and starring her and Candy Darling. The production also featured a young Robert De Niro, whose name does not appear on the poster, but who received his first positive press reviews as a result of his performance.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 27, 2023
Richard Merkin, Just For Laughs, Screenprint
Est: $650 - $850
Artist: Richard Merkin, American (1938 - 2009) Title: Just For Laughs Year: circa 1977 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 62/250 Image Size: 18 x 24.25 inches Size: 21.75 x 30 in. (55.25 x 76.2 cm) Description: Richard Merkin is a Pop Artist who uses printed ephemera to create imagery. This print is signed and numbered in pencil.
RoGallery
Apr. 27, 2023
RICHARD MERKIN (1938-2009) COLOR LITHOGRAPH
Est: $50 - $1,000
Titled "Was it a Cat I Saw?" Pencil signed, dedicated, numbered AP #14. Dimensions: (Frame) H 27.5" x W 33.5", (Sight) H 21.5" x W 27.5" Condition: Rippling in frame. Water damage to bottom corners of mat.
Westport Auction
Apr. 27, 2023
RICHARD MERKIN (1938-2009) LITHOGRAPH
Est: $50 - $1,000
Lithograph with offset photography. Signed lower right. Artist proof lower left. Dimensions: (Frame) H 24" x W 18" Condition: Age toning. Damage to frame.
Westport Auction
Apr. 22, 2023
Richard Merkin Jack Smith (Flaming Creatures)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Jack Smith (Flaming Creatures) Oil and collage on canvas Signed Merkin, lower left Richard Merkin Mauve Hippo Studios tag, verso
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 22, 2023
Richard Merkin (Shades of) The Yellow Kid
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) (Shades of) The Yellow Kid Oil on canvas Unsigned Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 22, 2023
Richard Merkin Untitled (Smoking Rabbit)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Untitled (Smoking Rabbit) Oil on canvas Unsigned
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 22, 2023
Richard Merkin Harmonica Monday
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Harmonica Monday Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, lower right Signed, dated and titled, verso. Jon Oulman Gallery tag, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Mar. 15, 2023
Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Gladys and Half-Pint 37 1/2 x 72 in. (95.3 x 182.9 cm) framed 39 1/4 x 74 x 2 in.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Richard Marshall Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Gladys and Half-Pint signed 'Merkin' (center right), titled, inscribed, dated, and initialed '...GLADYS BENTLEY AND/FRANKIE 'HALF-PINT'/JAXON 1997/R.M.' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 37 1/2 x 72 in. (95.3 x 182.9 cm) framed 39 1/4 x 74 x 2 in.
Bonhams
Oct. 22, 2022
Richard Merkin The Port of Last Resort: Broken Blossoms
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Port of Last Resort: Broken Blossoms, 2000 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
Richard Merkin The Edwardian
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Edwardian, 1985 Oil on canvas Unsigned Titled with artist's number #24, verso. Terry Dintenfass, Inc. tag, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
Richard Merkin Untitled
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Untitled, 1997 Oil on canvas Unsigned Dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Aug. 21, 2022
Richard Merkin, An Amateur Circus, Print on Paper
Est: $200 - $350
Print Titled An Amateur Circus, Signed Merkin, 54/160. Frame Approximately 42W x 35.9375H x .875D in. Sight Approximately 32.1875 x 26 in.
Clark's Auction Company
Jun. 28, 2022
Richard Merkin, A Cigarette that Bears a Lipstick's traces..., Lithograph
Est: $600 - $900
Artist: Richard Merkin, American (1938 - 2009) Title: A Cigarette that Bears a Lipstick's traces... Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 205/260 Size: 29 x 37.5 in. (73.66 x 95.25 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 23, 2022
Richard Merkin The Wedding Feast "Freaks"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Wedding Feast "Freaks", 2001 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, lower middle Signed, dated and titled, verso. Dedicated "For Tod Browning," verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 23, 2022
Richard Merkin The Burial of Zip, The-What-Is-It?
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Burial of Zip, The-What-Is-It?, 1997 Oil on canvas Signed and dated Merkin N.Y.C. 1997, verso Titled, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 23, 2022
Richard Merkin Edna St. Vincent Millay in Greenwich Village
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Edna St. Vincent Millay in Greenwich Village, 1992 Oil on canvas Signed and dated Merkin 1992, verso Titled, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 10, 2022
Richard Merkin Signed Lithograph
Est: $300 - $600
"a cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces, an airline ticket to romantic places". Title from lyrics to the song "These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)". Pencil numbered 12/ 250 and signed below image. "Signatures Gallery" label to the reverse. Custom aluminum frame with metallic silver mat and non-glare glass. Appears in excellent condtion; not examined out of frame. Mat opening 25" x 34". Frame 32.25" x 40.25".
District Auction
Feb. 13, 2022
Richard Merkin (1938-2009) Pop Art Screenprint
Est: $400 - $800
"a cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces, an airline ticket to romantic places". Title from lyrics to the song "These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)". Pencil numbered 12/ 250 and signed below image. "Signatures Gallery" label to the reverse. Custom aluminum frame with metallic silver mat and non-glare glass. Appears in excellent condtion; not examined out of frame. Mat opening 25" x 34". Frame 32.25" x 40.25".
District Auction
Dec. 13, 2021
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009), four silkscreens, c. 1980, "You know, I used to have a beautiful talent once, baby", from the...
Est: $100 - $200
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009), four silkscreens, c. 1980, "You know, I used to have a beautiful talent once, baby", from the series, Fritz in Hollywood, ed: 260, signed with pencil, lower right, inscribed with pencil, "183/260", lower left; "Call Me Mickey Mouse.......", ed: 260, signed with pencil, lower right, inscribed with pencil, "109/260"; two impressions of "Satchel Paige", inscribed "217/260" and "218/260" respectively. All four printed on finished cream wove paper with complete margins, various sizes; all with wear consistent with age.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Nov. 07, 2021
6FT! RICHARD MERKIN "BAER VS. CARNERA, 1934" TEMPERA ON BOARD
Est: -
Richard Marshall Merkin (1938 - 2009) "Baer Vs. Carnera, 1934" Tempera on Board. Richard was an American painter, illustrator and arts educator. Merkin's fascination with the 1920s and 1930s defined his art and shaped his identity as a professional dandy. Many of his works depict the interwar years, painting narrative scenes in bright colors of jazz musicians, film stars, writers, and sports heroes. Merkin is represented in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, The Smithsonian Institution, Brooklyn Museum and the Whitney Museum, among others. Artist: Richard Merkin Title: "Baer Vs. Carnera" Medium: Tempera on Board Circa/Year: 1973 Signature Type: Hand Signed Signature Location: Lower Left Site Measurement: 48x72 in. Keywords: Art Deco, modern, pop, abstract; Ref: BD2021
Bradford's
Oct. 23, 2021
Richard Merkin A Funeral for Thelma (Leichenfeier für Thelma or Wouldn't You)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) A Funeral for Thelma (Leichenfeier für Thelma or Wouldn't You), 1972 Tempera and mixed media on board Signed Merkin, lower middle Titled and dated on Terry Dintenfass, Inc., New York tag, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 23, 2021
Richard Merkin Crepuscule with Jean: St. Thelonius at the Five Spot
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Crepuscule with Jean: St. Thelonius at the Five Spot, 1999 Oil on canvas Unsigned Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 23, 2021
Richard Merkin The Port of Last Resort
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Port of Last Resort, 2000 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, lower middle Titled, dated and signed, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 23, 2021
Richard Merkin The Archivist
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Archivist, 1993-5 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin (N.Y.C.), verso Titled and dated, verso of canvas. Artist's tag, verso of framing board.
Larsen Art Auction
Jun. 30, 2021
Richard Merkin, Kansas City Monarchs, Lithograph
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: Richard Merkin, American (1938 - 2009) Title: Kansas City Monarchs Year: circa 1977 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 Image Size: 18.5 x 26.5 inches Size: 21.75 x 29.5 in. (55.25 x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Apr. 17, 2021
Richard Merkin Brooklyn in the Fifties: 29 Street Tigers
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Brooklyn in the Fifties: 29 Street Tigers Oil on canvas Unsigned Titled, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Richard Merkin The Pre-History of Cinema: Griffith
Est: $800 - $1,200
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Pre-History of Cinema: Griffith, 1996 Oil on canvas Signed R. Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Richard Merkin Baer vs. Carnera, 1934
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) Baer vs. Carnera, 1934, 1973 Tempera on board Signed Merkin, lower left Harcus Krakow Rosen, Sonnabend Gallery and Terry Dintenfass, Inc. tags, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 17, 2021
Richard Merkin The Fourth Estate (for Duncan Hannah)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Fourth Estate (for Duncan Hannah), 1989 Oil on canvas Signed Merkin, lower right Helander Gallery tag, verso. Titled, dated and signed, verso.
Larsen Art Auction
Apr. 12, 2021
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009), four silkscreens, c. 1980, "You know, I used to have a beautiful talent once, baby", from the...
Est: $300 - $500
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009), four silkscreens, c. 1980, "You know, I used to have a beautiful talent once, baby", from the series, Fritz in Hollywood, ed: 260, signed with pencil, lower right, inscribed with pencil, "183/260", lower left; "Call Me Mickey Mouse.......", ed: 260, signed with pencil, lower right, inscribed with pencil, "109/260"; two impressions of "Satchel Paige", inscribed "217/260" and "218/260" respectively. All four printed on finished cream wove paper with complete margins, various sizes; all with wear consistent with age.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Mar. 27, 2021
Richard Merkin, Kansas City Monarchs, Lithograph
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: Richard Merkin, American (1938 - 2009) Title: Kansas City Monarchs Year: circa 1977 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 Image Size: 18.5 x 26.5 inches Size: 21.75 x 29.5 in. (55.25 x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Feb. 27, 2021
RICHARD MERKIN PRINT
Est: $10 - $1,000
Dimensions: (Paper) H 24.5" x W 30", (Image) H 18" x W 24.5" Condition: No issues to note. Poster has been previously rolled.
Westport Auction
Nov. 27, 2020
Richard Merkin, Kansas City Monarchs, Lithograph
Est: $600 - $800
Artist: Richard Merkin, American (1938 - 2009) Title: Kansas City Monarchs Year: circa 1977 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 250 Image Size: 18.5 x 26.5 inches Size: 21.75 x 29.5 in. (55.25 x 74.93 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 24, 2020
Richard Merkin The Man Who Photographed the World, 1998
Est: $500 - $1,000
Richard Merkin (American, 1938-2009) The Man Who Photographed the World, 1998 Oil on canvas Signed R. Merkin, verso Titled and dated, verso.
Larsen Art Auction