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# DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN (1853–1935)

DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN sold in 2021 for a hammer price of $2,000 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN work is $1,250.

The median DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN painting sells for $1,600 across 2 lots.

The median DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN work on paper sells for $295 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,600† | $2,000† | 40% | 2022-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $295 | $295 | — | 2019-03-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $2,000† |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,200† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $295 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN work is $1,250. The median DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN painting sells for $1,600 across 2 lots. The median DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN work on paper sells for $295 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN's auction record?

DAMME-SYLVA, EMILE VAN's auction record is $2,250, set in 2019. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,250 (buyer's premium not included).

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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.