Abel Grimmer (1560–1619)
What is Abel Grimmer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Abel Grimmer at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $90,938 including buyer’s premium (middle half $58,773–$326,721, n=7). The auction record is $1,544,400 for Dix mois de l'année (2022, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dix mois de l'année, 1985 | Suite de dix huiles sur panneaux de chêne, de forme ronde | $1,544,400 | Artcurial | Nov 2022 |
| 2 | Interior of the Antwerp Cathedral, 1570 | Painting | $787,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 3 | Le Printemps | Huile sur panneau | $543,564 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 4 | A village landscape with Christ and the Centurion, 1601 | Painting | $347,044 | Christie's | Jul 2016 |
| 5 | The Four Seasons, 16th century | Series of four panels | $323,588 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2018 |
| 6 | A village landscape in winter with the Massacre of the Innocents, 1612 | Painting | $271,500 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 7 | Proverbes flamands, 1950 | Oak panel | $257,674 | Artcurial | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | September - The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree; and October - The Parable of the Vineyard, 1611 | Painting | $226,800 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 9 | Landscape with a flood and peasants rescuing cattle – An allegory of Autumn | Oil on oak panel | $203,700 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 10 | The month of January, 1606 | Painting | $161,000 | Christie's | Apr 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $113,531 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $271,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $104,375 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Abel Grimmer is a Flemish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $108,064. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Abel Grimmer sold in 2026 for $787,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abel Grimmer work is $108,064.
The median Abel Grimmer painting sells for $108,064 across 46 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Abel Grimmer paintings typically sell for $53,487–$156,256 (the middle half of 34 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | — | 2014-06-02 |
| Paintings | 57 | $108,064‡ | $1.5M | 80.7% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $156,256‡ | $1.5M | — | 2026-02-05 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $53,487–$156,256‡ | $108,064‡ | $1.5M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $86,594–$329,452‡ | $192,515‡ | $787,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $1.5M |
| Paintings | 2026 | $787,400 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Abel Grimmer worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Abel Grimmer work is $108,064. The median Abel Grimmer painting sells for $108,064 across 46 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Abel Grimmer paintings typically sell for $53,487–$156,256 (the middle half of 34 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Abel Grimmer painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Abel Grimmer painting is $108,064. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Abel Grimmer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Abel Grimmer painting is $1,544,400.
What is the average price of a small Abel Grimmer painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Abel Grimmer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $108,064, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Abel Grimmer's auction record?
Abel Grimmer's auction record is $1,544,400, set in 2022.
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