Edo Murtic Auction Prices and Value Guide

Edo Murtic auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 193 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Edo Murtic auction prices: quick answer

Edo Murtic auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Edo Murtic
Source records
193
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Edo Murtic

Edo Murtić (1921–2005) was a Croatian painter and printmaker recognized as one of the leading figures of post-war abstraction in Yugoslavia and Croatia. Active across more than five decades, Murtić worked in a wide range of media, including oil painting, gouache, engraving and printmaking, graphic design, ceramics, mosaics, murals, and theatrical set design. He is best known for his expressive, gestural approach associated with lyrical abstraction and abstract expressionism. After co-founding the artists' group March (Mart) in 1956, Murtić gained international visibility and in 1958 appeared in three major post-war exhibitions: the Venice Biennale, the Carnegie Prize in Pittsburgh, and Documenta in Kassel. His work is held in museums, galleries, and private collections in Europe and North America, and his reputation continues to be reinforced by museum retrospectives. Collectors most often encounter Murtić through his paintings, prints, and works on paper from the 1950s onward.

Lyrical abstractionAbstract expressionismoil paintinggouacheprintmaking / engravinggraphic design

Common works and media

Common Murtić works include large-scale oil paintings, gouaches, and works on paper reflecting his abstract expressionist vocabulary, alongside original prints (engravings, lithographs, and other graphic editions), ceramic pieces, mosaic designs, murals, and theatrical set studies. Prints and graphic works are the category most frequently seen at auction, followed by post-war and late-career paintings. Collectors may also encounter exhibition posters and portfolio sheets tied to his international biennial and museum exhibitions.

Market and appraisal context

Murtić's market presence is concentrated in 20th-century European modern and contemporary art sales, with prints, gouaches, and oils appearing most regularly at auction. Appraisals typically depend on the specific medium, the date of execution, edition details for prints, signature and plate characteristics, provenance, condition, and any documented exhibition or museum history. Works tied to his best-known post-war abstract period tend to draw the strongest collector attention, while later paintings, ceramics, and graphics also circulate. Because auction results can vary meaningfully between Croatian, European, and North American salerooms, comparable public sale records should be reviewed for each individual work. Appraisily considers Murtić a well-documented secondary-market artist but recommends caution with attribution for unsigned prints and works on paper.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Modern and contemporary prints and editions
  • 20th-century European paintings
  • Post-war and contemporary works on paper

Value drivers

  1. Medium (oil, gouache, print, ceramic, mosaic) significantly affects appraisal context
  2. Date of execution and period (post-war abstraction works are best documented)
  3. Edition size and plate/signature specifics for prints and graphics
  4. Provenance, condition, and exhibition history given museum and biennial exposure
  5. Attribution and authenticity, particularly for unsigned prints and works on paper

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction sale prices were included in the source pack; market value ranges should be confirmed through recent comparable public auction records.
  • Edition and printing details for graphic works can vary; appraisals should rely on the individual sheet, signature, and catalogue references rather than artist-level price assumptions.
  • Croatian and regional auction results may not align with broader European or North American modern-art comparables.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Edo Murtic worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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