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# Abel Grimmer (1560–1619)

## What is Abel Grimmer’s work worth? {#value}

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.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | 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 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 37 | $113,531 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Abel Grimmer work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

- [Abel Grimmer on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/abel-grimmer?ref=kg:abel-grimmer) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Abel Grimmer work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.