Albert Houthuesen (1903–1979)
What is Albert Houthuesen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 77 auction results for Albert Houthuesen at 12 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $923 including buyer’s premium (middle half $395–$1,225, n=19). The auction record is $6,105 for Miner smoking a pipe (2014, Roseberys London). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miner smoking a pipe | Oil on canvas | $6,105 | Roseberys London | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | Landscape with farm building with kite in foreground, 1903 | Painting | $2,888 | Bonhams | Jan 2012 |
| 3 | Pears, grapes, Bread, 1963 | Acrylic on compoboard | $2,679 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | Somnambulist | Watercolour | $2,544 | Roseberys London | Dec 2014 |
| 5 | The Love Letter | Pen and ink with wash | $2,544 | Roseberys London | Dec 2014 |
| 6 | Hampstead Heath, 1930 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $2,111 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 7 | Melon, 1946 | Oil on board | $2,111 | Roseberys London | May 2022 |
| 8 | Still Life with Peaches on a Drawing Folio | Oil on canvasboard | $1,862 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | TURBULENT SEA, 1970, 1970 | <p>signed (lower left), titled and dated (to reverse), acrylic on canvas</p> | $1,752 | Lyon & Turnbull | May 2025 |
| 10 | INCOMING TIDE, EVENING, c.1965 | <p>signed (lower left), oil on board</p> | $1,722 | Lyon & Turnbull | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 50 | $971 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $434 |
| Prints | 6 | $194 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $951 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 33 | $706 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 77 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Albert Houthuesen is a Dutch artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $759. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Houthuesen sold in 2026 for $1,678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Albert Houthuesen on OpeningBid →What is a Albert Houthuesen work worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Houthuesen work is $759.
The median Albert Houthuesen painting sells for $925 across 55 lots.
The median Albert Houthuesen work on paper sells for $340 across 13 lots.
The median Albert Houthuesen print sells for $173 across 8 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Albert Houthuesen paintings typically sell for $645–$1,173 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Houthuesen paintings typically sell for $605–$1,469 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 9 | $173‡ | $407 | 88.9% | 2025-07-15 |
| Paintings | 60 | $925†‡ | $6,105 | 91.7% | 2026-06-23 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $340‡ | $2,544 | 92.9% | 2025-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $2,679 | $6,105 | — | 2014-12-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Houthuesen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (9 lots) median $173 with 88.9% sell-through. Paintings (60 lots) median $925, record $6,105. A typical Albert Houthuesen painting sells for around 5.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $2,679.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $135–$210‡ | $173‡ | $407 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $645–$1,173†‡ | $974†‡ | $2,111 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $605–$1,469‡ | $874‡ | $6,105 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $168–$394‡ | $311‡ | $2,544 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $231–$1,303‡ | $800‡ | $2,544 |
‡ 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 | 2014 | $6,105 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $2,888 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,544 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $2,544 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $407 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $210 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Houthuesen worth?
Across 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Houthuesen work is $759. The median Albert Houthuesen painting sells for $925 across 55 lots. The median Albert Houthuesen work on paper sells for $340 across 13 lots. The median Albert Houthuesen print sells for $173 across 8 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Albert Houthuesen paintings typically sell for $645–$1,173 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Houthuesen paintings typically sell for $605–$1,469 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Albert Houthuesen painting?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Houthuesen painting is $925. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Houthuesen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Houthuesen painting is $6,105.
What is the average price of a Albert Houthuesen work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Houthuesen work on paper is $340. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Houthuesen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Houthuesen work on paper is $2,544.
What is the average price of a small Albert Houthuesen painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Houthuesen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $974, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a medium Albert Houthuesen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Houthuesen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $874, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Houthuesen's auction record?
Albert Houthuesen's auction record is $6,105, set in 2014.
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