> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-viegers · updated 2026-11-02

# Ben Viegers (1886–1947)

Ben Viegers is a Dutch artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $1,733. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Viegers sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $17,466 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Viegers work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Viegers work is $1,733.

The median Ben Viegers painting sells for $1,733 across 46 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Viegers paintings typically sell for $1,487–$9,615 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 49 | $1,733† | $20,619† | 93.9% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $18,448† | $20,619† | — | 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) | 17 | $654–$1,657† | $823† | $5,876† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $1,487–$9,615† | $2,499† | $20,619† |

† 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 | 2024 | $20,619† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $18,448† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ben Viegers worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Viegers work is $1,733. The median Ben Viegers painting sells for $1,733 across 46 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ben Viegers paintings typically sell for $1,487–$9,615 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ben Viegers painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ben Viegers painting is $1,733. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Viegers's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ben Viegers painting is $20,619. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,619 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ben Viegers painting?

Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ben Viegers painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Ben Viegers painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ben Viegers painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $823, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ben Viegers's auction record?

Ben Viegers's auction record is $20,619, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,619 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ben Viegers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-viegers (updated 2026-11-02).

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.