Bernard van Orley
What is Bernard van Orley’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 34 auction results for Bernard van Orley at 16 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,683–$59,818, n=10). The auction record is $2,703,651 for Virgin and Child (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin and Child | Oil on panel | $2,703,651 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | the Virgin and Child adored by Saint Martin and other saints including Saint Peter, Agnes, Mary Magdelene, and Anthony (?), and beyond Saint Martin ordering a tree to be felled, with on the verso an Abbot in prayer, half length, within a fictive frame | Oil on oak panel, three planks aligned vertically, the verso en grisaille | $1,500,441 | Sotheby's | Jul 2010 |
| 3 | Portrait of a Nobleman, circa 1520 | Oil on panel | $942,767 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2026 |
| 4 | The martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist | Oil on oak panel | $902,102 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 5 | Vierge à l'Enfant | Huile sur panneau, cintré dans la partie supérieure | $272,639 | Christie's | Jun 2023 |
| 6 | The Labours of Hercules: (5) Hercules and Atlas | Golden Apples of the Hesperides | $206,439 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| 7 | The Labours of Hercules (3): Hercules and the Stymphalian Birds | Woods | $141,066 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | The Labours of Hercules (4): Hercules wrestling with the Nemean Lion | Tapestry | $127,304 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| 9 | The Story of Venus: Venus disclosing to Diomedes the conduct of his wife Aegialia | Panel VI of the Madrid set corresponds to the present tapestry | $110,101 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| 10 | The Labours of Hercules (1): Hercules and Antaeus | Golden Apples of the Hesperides | $103,219 | Sworders | Apr 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | $74,994 |
| Paintings | 17 | $46,542 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $96,338 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $41,274 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $12,353 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 34 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Bernard van Orley is a Belgian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $52,630. 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 Bernard van Orley sold in 2026 for $2,703,651, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard van Orley work is $52,630.
The median Bernard van Orley painting sells for $40,270 across 18 lots.
The median Bernard van Orley work on paper sells for $16,435 across 1 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 | 23 | $40,270†‡ | $2.7M | 78.3% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $16,435‡ | $16,435‡ | — | 2023-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $239,539 | $2.7M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† 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) | 9 | $6,747–$46,542‡ | $14,439‡ | $2.7M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $41,274–$74,708‡ | $66,000‡ | $942,767 |
‡ 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 | 2026 | $2.7M |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1.5M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,435‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bernard van Orley worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bernard van Orley work is $52,630. The median Bernard van Orley painting sells for $40,270 across 18 lots. The median Bernard van Orley work on paper sells for $16,435 across 1 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 Bernard van Orley painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bernard van Orley painting is $40,270. 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 Bernard van Orley's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bernard van Orley painting is $2,703,651.
What is Bernard van Orley's auction record?
Bernard van Orley's auction record is $2,703,651, set in 2026.
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