> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-walrecht · updated 2026-11-01

# Ben Walrecht (1911–1980)

Ben Walrecht is a Dutch artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $7,958. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ben Walrecht sold in 2016 for $7,958, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ben Walrecht work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Walrecht work is $7,958.

The median Ben Walrecht painting sells for $11,630 across 4 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 | 8 | $11,630† | $16,852 | 50% | 2024-05-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $16,852 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $15,303 |

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 Walrecht worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ben Walrecht work is $7,958. The median Ben Walrecht painting sells for $11,630 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Ben Walrecht's auction record is $16,852, set in 2005.

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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, “Ben Walrecht auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ben-walrecht (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.