Constant (1920–2005)
Constant is a Dutch artist with 138 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $6,151. 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 Constant sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,084 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Constant on OpeningBid →What is a Constant work worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Constant work is $6,151.
The median Constant work on paper sells for $6,577 across 38 lots.
The median Constant print sells for $610 across 32 lots.
The median Constant painting sells for $108,333 across 15 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Constant prints typically sell for $328–$833 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Constant work on papers typically sell for $5,680–$11,521 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 35 | $610† | $5,183 | 91.4% | 2026-09-28 |
| Paintings | 18 | $108,333†‡ | $580,318 | 83.3% | 2024-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 40 | $6,577† | $28,271 | 95% | 2026-09-28 |
| Photography | 2 | $750† | $750† | 50% | 2024-04-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $129,055 | $580,318 | — | 2024-06-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Constant's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (35 lots) median $610 with 91.4% sell-through. Paintings (18 lots) median $108,333, record $580,318. A typical Constant painting sells for around 178× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $129,055.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $328–$833† | $491† | $3,678 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $607–$2,271† | $750† | $5,183 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $102,635–$196,315† | $115,016† | $580,318 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,834–$19,218† | $5,678† | $27,563 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,680–$11,521† | $7,431† | $28,271 |
† 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 | 2011 | $580,318 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $216,137 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $28,271 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $27,563 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $5,183 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $3,678 |
| Photography | 2024 | $750† |
† 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 Constant worth?
Across 115 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Constant work is $6,151. The median Constant work on paper sells for $6,577 across 38 lots. The median Constant print sells for $610 across 32 lots. The median Constant painting sells for $108,333 across 15 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Constant prints typically sell for $328–$833 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Constant work on papers typically sell for $5,680–$11,521 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Constant work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Constant work on paper is $6,577. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Constant's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Constant work on paper is $28,271.
What is the average price of a Constant print?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Constant print is $610. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Constant's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Constant print is $5,183.
What is the average price of a Constant painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Constant painting is $108,333. 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 Constant's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Constant painting is $580,318.
What is the average price of a small Constant print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Constant print (small (under 50 cm)) is $491, 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 medium Constant work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Constant work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,431, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Constant's auction record?
Constant's auction record is $580,318, set in 2011.
See the full Constant record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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