> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/freek-van-den-berg · updated 2026-11-01

# Freek van den Berg (1918–2000)

## What is Freek van den Berg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Freek van den Berg at 3 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $109 including buyer’s premium (middle half $81–$218, n=13). The auction record is $14,605 for Freek van den Berg (Dutch, 1918-2000) (2005, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freek van den Berg (Dutch, 1918-2000), 1940 | Oil on canvas | $14,605 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 2 | Freek van den Berg (b. 1918) | Oil on canvas | $13,592 | Christie's | Jan 1999 |
| 3 | Dans Duo | Oil on canvas | $10,786 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 4 | A still life with a milk bottle, 1944 | Oil on canvas | $10,111 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 5 | De Absinthdrinkster | Oil on canvas | $7,494 | Christie's | Jan 2006 |
| 6 | Kat met bloemen - Cat with flowers, 1969 | Oil on canvas | $7,190 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 7 | La Chemise mauve | Oil on canvas | $6,851 | Christie's | Jan 2006 |
| 8 | Strand Collioure | Oil on canvas | $6,851 | Christie's | Jan 2006 |
| 9 | Flamenco dancer | Oil on canvas | $6,292 | Christie's | Jan 2005 |
| 10 | A winter landscape | Oil on canvas | $5,567 | Christie's | Jan 2006 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 5 | $897 |
| Paintings | 39 | $407 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 32 | $871 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $225 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Freek van den Berg is a Dutch artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $563. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Freek van den Berg sold in 2024 for $563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Freek van den Berg work worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Freek van den Berg work is $563.

The median Freek van den Berg painting sells for $563 across 43 lots.

The median Freek van den Berg work on paper sells for $515 across 6 lots.

The median Freek van den Berg print sells for $94 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Freek van den Berg paintings typically sell for $225–$5,929 (the middle half of 31 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $94† | $94† | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Paintings | 59 | $563† | $14,605 | 72.9% | 2026-01-28 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $515† | $1,685 | 75% | 2025-02-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $13,592 | $14,605 | — | 2005-01-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Freek van den Berg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $94. Paintings (59 lots) median $563, record $14,605. A typical Freek van den Berg painting sells for around 6.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $13,592.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $217–$298 | $225 | $1,606 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $225–$5,929† | $844† | $13,592 |

† 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 | 2005 | $14,605 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $13,592 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,685 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,123 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $94† |

† 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 Freek van den Berg worth?

Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Freek van den Berg work is $563. The median Freek van den Berg painting sells for $563 across 43 lots. The median Freek van den Berg work on paper sells for $515 across 6 lots. The median Freek van den Berg print sells for $94 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Freek van den Berg paintings typically sell for $225–$5,929 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Freek van den Berg painting?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Freek van den Berg painting is $563. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Freek van den Berg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Freek van den Berg painting is $14,605.

### What is the average price of a medium Freek van den Berg painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Freek van den Berg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Freek van den Berg's auction record?

Freek van den Berg's auction record is $14,605, set in 2005.

---

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Freek van den Berg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/freek-van-den-berg (updated 2026-11-01).

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.