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# Cees Braakman (1917–1995)

## What is Cees Braakman’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Cees Braakman at 17 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $993 including buyer’s premium (middle half $506–$3,007, n=10). The auction record is $11,210 for DUO3 credenza (2004, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUO3 credenza, 1958 | Stainless steel | $11,210 | Wright | Jun 2004 |
| 2 | SIDEBOARD, 1960 | , teak and painted steel | $8,379 | Christie's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | DU03 credenza, 1958 | Enamel | $7,800 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 4 | DUO3 credenza, 1958 | Stainless steel | $7,080 | Wright | Mar 2004 |
| 5 | DUO3 credenza, 1959 | Stainless steel | $5,175 | Wright | Mar 2002 |
| 6 | Credenza, 1959 | Furniture | $5,040 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | DU03 credenza, 1958 | Enamel | $5,000 | Wright | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | sewing cabinets, pair, 1950 | Sewing cabinets | $5,000 | Wright | Oct 2012 |
| 9 | Grande enfilade de la série dite japonaise, modèle DU03, circa 1960 | Teak veneer, handles plated in metal, black lacquered metal legs | $4,793 | Tajan | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | lounge chairs, model FB03, 1954 | Birch, upholstery | $4,500 | Wright | Jun 2008 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 44 | $1,175 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 20 | $2,993 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $863 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Cees Braakman is a Dutch artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,175. 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 Cees Braakman sold in 2026 for $1,741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Cees Braakman work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cees Braakman work is $1,175.

The median Cees Braakman sculpture sells for $6,128 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $6,128 | $11,210 | — | 2007-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,379 | $11,210 | — | 2007-06-05 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $3,622–$8,054 | $6,128 | $11,210 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $11,210 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $8,379 |

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 Cees Braakman worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Cees Braakman work is $1,175. The median Cees Braakman sculpture sells for $6,128 across 6 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 Cees Braakman's auction record?

Cees Braakman's auction record is $11,210, set in 2004.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Cees Braakman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/cees-braakman (updated 2026-11-03).

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.