Carel Visser (1928–2015)
What is Carel Visser’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Carel Visser at 6 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,912 including buyer’s premium (middle half $375–$3,406, n=6). The auction record is $351,780 for Tweedekker (Dubbelvorm 3 (Double form 3)) (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tweedekker (Dubbelvorm 3 (Double form 3)), 1957 | Welded oxidized metal, on a concrete base | $351,780 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 2 | Gat (Hole), 1966 | Oxidized welded iron | $72,917 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 3 | Notenbalk (Musical Stave) | Oxidised iron | $39,810 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Gat (Hole), 1966 | Oxidised welded iron | $36,930 | Christie's | Nov 2018 |
| 5 | Achter Elkaar (Behind Each Other), 1966 | Oxidized iron, in two parts, attached to stone base | $32,356 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 6 | Untitled (oxidized iron sculpture) | Oxidized iron | $29,415 | Christie's | Dec 2017 |
| 7 | Lake Powell, 1998 | Oxidized iron | $27,520 | Christie's | Nov 2019 |
| 8 | Gat (Hole), 1968 | Fer oxydé et soudé | $17,435 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 9 | Op Elkaar (On Top of Each Other), circa 1966 | Oxidized welded iron | $16,827 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 10 | Abstract, circa 1956 | Oxidised iron | $13,270 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $27,520 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,499 |
| Prints | 7 | $480 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $4,122 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Carel Visser is a Dutch artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $517. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carel Visser sold in 2026 for $2,725, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carel Visser on OpeningBid →What is a Carel Visser work worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carel Visser work is $517.
The median Carel Visser print sells for $224 across 44 lots.
The median Carel Visser sculpture sells for $14,038 across 18 lots.
The median Carel Visser work on paper sells for $2,357 across 10 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carel Visser prints typically sell for $179–$422 (the middle half of 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 48 | $224† | $4,644 | 91.7% | 2026-05-25 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $2,357† | $4,541 | 71.4% | 2026-05-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 18 | $14,038† | $351,780 | — | 2023-11-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $56,364 | $351,780 | — | 2019-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $146–$238† | $190† | $557 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $179–$422† | $224† | $4,644 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,357–$3,499† | $3,365† | $4,541 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $258–$6,238† | $375† | $17,434 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $14,421–$34,220† | $23,121† | $72,917 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $351,780 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $72,917 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $4,644 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,633 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $1,483† |
† 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 Carel Visser worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carel Visser work is $517. The median Carel Visser print sells for $224 across 44 lots. The median Carel Visser sculpture sells for $14,038 across 18 lots. The median Carel Visser work on paper sells for $2,357 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carel Visser prints typically sell for $179–$422 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Carel Visser print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carel Visser print is $224. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carel Visser's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carel Visser print is $4,644.
What is the average price of a Carel Visser sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carel Visser sculpture is $14,038. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carel Visser's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carel Visser sculpture is $351,780.
What is the average price of a Carel Visser work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carel Visser work on paper is $2,357. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carel Visser's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carel Visser work on paper is $4,541.
What is the average price of a medium Carel Visser print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carel Visser print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $224, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carel Visser's auction record?
Carel Visser's auction record is $351,780, set in 2005.
See the full Carel Visser record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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