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# Hendrik van Balen (1575–1632)

Hendrik van Balen is a Flemish artist with 31 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $9,064. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Hendrik van Balen sold in 2021 for $20,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hendrik van Balen work worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendrik van Balen work is $9,064.

The median Hendrik van Balen painting sells for $8,624 across 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $8,624‡ | $39,794 | 77.8% | 2025-07-16 |

‡ 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) | 8 | $3,451–$9,646‡ | $7,103‡ | $39,794 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $4,011–$23,435‡ | $12,979‡ | $28,541‡ |

‡ 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 | 2018 | $39,794 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $28,541‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Hendrik van Balen worth?

Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendrik van Balen work is $9,064. The median Hendrik van Balen painting sells for $8,624 across 14 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Hendrik van Balen painting?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hendrik van Balen painting is $8,624. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Hendrik van Balen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hendrik van Balen painting is $39,794.

### What is Hendrik van Balen's auction record?

Hendrik van Balen's auction record is $205,577, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hendrik van Balen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/balen-hendrik-van (updated 2026-11-01).

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.