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# Albert Poels (1903–1984)

## What is Albert Poels’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 19 auction results for Albert Poels at 2 houses since 2017. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,774 including buyer’s premium (middle half $966–$8,847, n=7). The auction record is $16,657 for Seated nude (2025, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seated nude | Bronze | $16,657 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Tijl, 1955 | Bronze, olive green patina | $12,871 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | World's Fair Sculpture, 1939 | Sculptural globe | $9,375 | Rago Arts | Jan 2017 |
| 4 | ALBERT POELS (1903-1984) | — | $4,822 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Grief, 1931 | Bronze | $4,774 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Return of the Prodigal son | Cherry wood | $3,354 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 7 | Nele, 1943 | Sculpture in cherry wood | $3,063 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2023 |
| 8 | Lange Wapper | Bronze | $2,029 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 9 | Tijl Uylenspiegel | Marble | $1,770 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Reinaert The Fox with rabbit | Cherry wooden sculpture | $1,253 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 14 | $1,899 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,511 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,075 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 19 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Albert Poels is a Belgian artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2017, median price $1,253.

A work by Albert Poels sold in 2026 for $4,822, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Albert Poels work worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Poels work is $1,253.

The median Albert Poels sculpture sells for $1,899 across 14 lots.

The median Albert Poels work on paper sells for $206 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 6 | $206 | $1,075 | 50% | 2020-08-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $1,899 | $16,657 | 60.9% | 2026-03-13 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,172–$1,964 | $1,511 | $4,774 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $699–$10,249 | $3,209 | $16,657 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $16,657 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $12,871 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $1,075 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $206 |

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 Albert Poels worth?

Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Poels work is $1,253. The median Albert Poels sculpture sells for $1,899 across 14 lots. The median Albert Poels work on paper sells for $206 across 3 lots.

### What is the average price of a Albert Poels sculpture?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Poels sculpture is $1,899.

### What is Albert Poels's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Poels sculpture is $16,657.

### What is Albert Poels's auction record?

Albert Poels's auction record is $16,657, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Albert Poels auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/albert-poels (updated 2026-11-03).

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.