Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove (1790–1880)
What is Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove at 14 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,261 including buyer’s premium (middle half $427–$5,755, n=5). The auction record is $66,774 for Stadsmotiv med kanal och katedral (2008, Uppsala Auktionskammare). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stadsmotiv med kanal och katedral, 1834 | Olja på pannå | $66,774 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | A view of Nijmegen with the St. Stevenskerk and the Waag | Oil on panel | $28,856 | Sotheby's | Dec 2010 |
| 3 | Vue de l’Église Saint Bavon à Haarlem | Oil on oak panel | $23,014 | Tajan | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | A riverside town, 1834 | Oil paint | $20,494 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 5 | Street scene, Amsterdam, 1880 | Painting | $20,113 | Bonhams | Sep 2017 |
| 6 | On the Gracht | Painting | $18,085 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2016 |
| 7 | Oude Kerk in Delft, 1858 | Oil on panel | $15,952 | Sotheby's | Dec 2023 |
| 8 | Das Innere der Groote Kerk von Den Haag, 1835 | Öl auf Holz | $15,707 | Ketterer Kunst | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | A view of the Mauritshuis and the Torentje, The Hague, 1790 | Painting | $15,344 | Christie's | Oct 2003 |
| 10 | A capriccio view of the Stevenskerk, Nijmegen, 1790 | Painting | $13,960 | Christie's | May 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $10,720 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $9,830 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $9,224 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 14 houses · How we compute these figures
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove is a Dutch artist with 73 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $6,813. 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 Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,253 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove work is $6,813.
The median Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting sells for $8,745 across 44 lots.
The median Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove work on paper sells for $809 across 7 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove paintings typically sell for $5,219–$12,780 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $8,745†‡ | $66,774 | 89.8% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $809† | $5,766 | 70% | 2025-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,147† | $66,774 | — | 2010-12-13 |
† 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) | 24 | $5,219–$12,780†‡ | $8,984†‡ | $28,856 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 19 | $5,508–$17,019†‡ | $8,728†‡ | $66,774 |
† 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 | $427–$1,124† | $809† | $5,766 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2008 | $66,774 |
| Paintings | 1989 | $34,147† |
| Works on Paper | 1998 | $5,766 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,415† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove work is $6,813. The median Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting sells for $8,745 across 44 lots. The median Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove work on paper sells for $809 across 7 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove paintings typically sell for $5,219–$12,780 (the middle half of 24 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 Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting is $8,745. 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 Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting is $66,774.
What is the average price of a small Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,984, 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 Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,728, 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 Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove's auction record?
Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove's auction record is $66,774, set in 2008.
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