Denys Calvaert (1535–1619)
Denys Calvaert is a Flemish artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $10,874. 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 Denys Calvaert sold in 2026 for $13,519, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denys Calvaert work is $10,874.
The median Denys Calvaert painting sells for $4,771 across 18 lots.
The median Denys Calvaert work on paper sells for $13,519 across 7 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 | 22 | $4,771†‡ | $87,500 | 81.8% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $13,519‡ | $56,250 | 77.8% | 2026-07-02 |
† 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 | $1,388–$6,968†‡ | $3,815†‡ | $87,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,610–$3,992‡ | $3,467‡ | $30,551 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $8,536–$32,478‡ | $15,015‡ | $56,250 |
‡ 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 | $87,500 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $64,350 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $37,800 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Denys Calvaert worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Denys Calvaert work is $10,874. The median Denys Calvaert painting sells for $4,771 across 18 lots. The median Denys Calvaert work on paper sells for $13,519 across 7 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 Denys Calvaert painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Denys Calvaert painting is $4,771. 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 Denys Calvaert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Denys Calvaert painting is $87,500.
What is Denys Calvaert's auction record?
Denys Calvaert's auction record is $226,887, set in 2010.
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