David Teniers II (1610–1690)
What is David Teniers II’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 129 auction results for David Teniers II at 15 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,138 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,358–$55,861, n=13). The auction record is $699,000 for An alchemist in his workshop (2019, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 60 | $63,500 |
| Other | 11 | $7,358 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $103,513 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $50,000 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 129 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
David Teniers II is a Flemish artist with 188 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $7,358. 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 David Teniers II sold in 2026 for $167,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Teniers II work is $7,358.
The median David Teniers II painting sells for $12,138 across 104 lots.
The median David Teniers II work on paper sells for $1,127 across 4 lots.
The median David Teniers II print sells for $208 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) David Teniers II paintings typically sell for $901–$57,439 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) David Teniers II paintings typically sell for $1,081–$138,174 (the middle half of 31 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 | 2 | $208‡ | $208‡ | 50% | 2025-05-27 |
| Paintings | 148 | $12,138†‡ | $699,000 | 70.3% | 2026-07-10 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,127† | $6,036 | — | 2023-09-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $168,584 | $699,000 | — | 2026-06-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
David Teniers II's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $208 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (148 lots) median $12,138, record $699,000. A typical David Teniers II painting sells for around 58× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 22 lots) the median is $168,584.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 69 | $901–$57,439†‡ | $7,569†‡ | $333,109 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $1,081–$138,174†‡ | $17,640†‡ | $699,000 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2019 | $699,000 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $645,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,036 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,209 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $208‡ |
‡ 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 David Teniers II worth?
Across 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a David Teniers II work is $7,358. The median David Teniers II painting sells for $12,138 across 104 lots. The median David Teniers II work on paper sells for $1,127 across 4 lots. The median David Teniers II print sells for $208 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) David Teniers II paintings typically sell for $901–$57,439 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) David Teniers II paintings typically sell for $1,081–$138,174 (the middle half of 31 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 David Teniers II painting?
Based on 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a David Teniers II painting is $12,138. 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 David Teniers II's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a David Teniers II painting is $699,000.
What is the average price of a small David Teniers II painting?
Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a small David Teniers II painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium David Teniers II painting?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium David Teniers II painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 David Teniers II's auction record?
David Teniers II's auction record is $699,000, set in 2019.
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