Balthasar Beschey (1703–1776)
Balthasar Beschey is a Flemish artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,133. 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 Balthasar Beschey sold in 2024 for $14,227, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Beschey work is $7,133.
The median Balthasar Beschey painting sells for $5,996 across 23 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $5,996†‡ | $134,786 | 76.7% | 2025-12-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 14 | $1,357–$7,140†‡ | $2,929†‡ | $134,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,778–$28,268‡ | $3,786‡ | $115,079 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2015 | $134,786 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $115,079 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Balthasar Beschey worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Balthasar Beschey work is $7,133. The median Balthasar Beschey painting sells for $5,996 across 23 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 Balthasar Beschey painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Balthasar Beschey painting is $5,996. 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 Balthasar Beschey's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Balthasar Beschey painting is $134,786.
What is the average price of a small Balthasar Beschey painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Balthasar Beschey painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,929, 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 Balthasar Beschey's auction record?
Balthasar Beschey's auction record is $134,786, set in 2015.
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