> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/dirk-baksteen · updated 2026-11-01

# BAKSTEEN, DIRK (1886–1971)

## What is BAKSTEEN, DIRK’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for BAKSTEEN, DIRK at 2 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $344 including buyer’s premium (middle half $255–$1,216, n=6). The auction record is $2,476 for Dune landscape (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dune landscape, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $2,476 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Kempen village | Oil on canvas | $1,957 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 3 | Zandweg in de Kempen | Oil on canvas | $1,555 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Spring in the farmyard, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $1,483 | Flandersauctions | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Farmscape | Painting | $1,401 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | De hoeve van Staes, 1929 | Oil on canvas | $1,241 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2024 |
| 7 | Landscape in moonlight | Watercolour | $856 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Landscape at night | Charcoal, pencil, colored pencil | $628 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmhouses in landscape | Etching | $571 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | DIRK BAKSTEEN (1886-1971) | Etching | $538 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,519 |
| Prints | 13 | $236 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,519 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $236 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


BAKSTEEN, DIRK is a Belgian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $276.

A work by BAKSTEEN, DIRK sold in 2025 for $1,483, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a BAKSTEEN, DIRK work worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAKSTEEN, DIRK work is $276.

The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK print sells for $236 across 13 lots.

The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK painting sells for $1,519 across 6 lots.

The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK work on paper sells for $344 across 6 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $236 | $571 | 86.7% | 2025-05-30 |
| Paintings | 6 | $1,519 | $2,476 | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $344 | $856 | — | 2023-09-28 |

BAKSTEEN, DIRK's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $236 with 86.7% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $1,519, record $2,476. A typical BAKSTEEN, DIRK painting sells for around 6.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $70–$248 | $133 | $538 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,422–$1,856 | $1,519 | $2,476 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $240–$574 | $344 | $856 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,476 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,957 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $856 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $628 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $571 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $538 |

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 BAKSTEEN, DIRK worth?

Across 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a BAKSTEEN, DIRK work is $276. The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK print sells for $236 across 13 lots. The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK painting sells for $1,519 across 6 lots. The median BAKSTEEN, DIRK work on paper sells for $344 across 6 lots.

### What is the average price of a BAKSTEEN, DIRK print?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a BAKSTEEN, DIRK print is $236.

### What is BAKSTEEN, DIRK's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a BAKSTEEN, DIRK print is $571.

### What is BAKSTEEN, DIRK's auction record?

BAKSTEEN, DIRK's auction record is $2,476, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.