Frits van den Berghe (1883–1939)
What is Frits van den Berghe’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Frits van den Berghe at 2 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,514 including buyer’s premium (middle half $959–$6,358, n=5). The auction record is $162,807 for Angela (2009, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angela, 1925 | Watercolour and gouache on paper | $162,807 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 2 | Fenêtre dans la nuit, 1925 | Watercolour and ink on paper | $158,038 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 3 | Le Jardin givré: the cold garden, 1915 | Oil on canvas | $62,102 | Christie's | Nov 2009 |
| 4 | Le chasseur de têtes, 1931 | Pencil, watercolour and ink on paper | $45,724 | Christie's | Jun 2012 |
| 5 | Forest edge at dusk | Oil on canvas | $22,885 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | Giant anemones, 1928 | Brush in India ink on cardboard | $6,358 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 7 | FRITS VAN DEN BERGHE (1883-1939) | Oil on cardboard | $3,070 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 8 | De alkohol, de redding van 't land | Pencil and charcoal | $1,514 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 9 | Negerwoordkunst/ Bijeenverzameld door Prof. Dr. A. Burssens, 1933 | Prints on made paper with watermark 'Pannekoek Van Gelder Zonen' | $959 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRITS VAN DEN BERGHE (1883-1939) | Woodcut | $413 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $26,041 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $62,102 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,514 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 2 houses · How we compute these figures
Frits van den Berghe is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $22,885.
A work by Frits van den Berghe sold in 2025 for $22,885, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Frits van den Berghe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Frits van den Berghe on OpeningBid →What is a Frits van den Berghe work worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frits van den Berghe work is $22,885.
The median Frits van den Berghe painting sells for $42,493 across 5 lots.
The median Frits van den Berghe work on paper sells for $158,038 across 3 lots.
The median Frits van den Berghe print sells for $686 across 2 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $686 | $959 | — | 2025-04-11 |
| Paintings | 5 | $42,493 | $156,571 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $158,038 | $162,807 | — | 2012-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $158,038 | $162,807 | — | 2012-06-05 |
Frits van den Berghe's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $686. Paintings (5 lots) median $42,493, record $156,571. A typical Frits van den Berghe painting sells for around 62× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $158,038.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $162,807 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $158,038 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $156,571 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $62,102 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $413 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Frits van den Berghe worth?
Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Frits van den Berghe work is $22,885. The median Frits van den Berghe painting sells for $42,493 across 5 lots. The median Frits van den Berghe work on paper sells for $158,038 across 3 lots. The median Frits van den Berghe print sells for $686 across 2 lots.
What is Frits van den Berghe's auction record?
Frits van den Berghe's auction record is $162,807, set in 2009.
See the full Frits van den Berghe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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