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# Bartholomeus Molenaer (1550–1650)

Bartholomeus Molenaer is a Dutch artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,142. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Bartholomeus Molenaer sold in 2021 for $5,528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Bartholomeus Molenaer work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus Molenaer work is $4,142.

The median Bartholomeus Molenaer painting sells for $3,268 across 11 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 18 | $3,268† | $15,078 | 61.1% | 2026-05-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,212–$2,798† | $1,330† | $3,773 |

† 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 | 2009 | $15,078 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $6,300 |

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 Bartholomeus Molenaer worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bartholomeus Molenaer work is $4,142. The median Bartholomeus Molenaer painting sells for $3,268 across 11 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Bartholomeus Molenaer painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bartholomeus Molenaer painting is $3,268. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Bartholomeus Molenaer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bartholomeus Molenaer painting is $15,078.

### What is Bartholomeus Molenaer's auction record?

Bartholomeus Molenaer's auction record is $15,078, set in 2009.

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

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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.