Gabriel Metsu (1629–1667)
Gabriel Metsu is a Dutch artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $842. 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 Gabriel Metsu sold in 2026 for $1,413, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gabriel Metsu on OpeningBid →What is a Gabriel Metsu work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Metsu work is $842.
The median Gabriel Metsu painting sells for $839 across 32 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Metsu paintings typically sell for $386–$1,477 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 45 | $839†‡ | $11,416 | 71.1% | 2026-02-24 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† 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) | 26 | $386–$1,477†‡ | $839†‡ | $11,416 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $503–$1,323 | $562 | $3,322 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2001 | $11,416 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,093 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gabriel Metsu worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gabriel Metsu work is $842. The median Gabriel Metsu painting sells for $839 across 32 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gabriel Metsu paintings typically sell for $386–$1,477 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 Gabriel Metsu painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gabriel Metsu painting is $839. 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 Gabriel Metsu's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gabriel Metsu painting is $11,416.
What is the average price of a small Gabriel Metsu painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gabriel Metsu painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $839, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Gabriel Metsu's auction record?
Gabriel Metsu's auction record is $11,416, set in 2001.
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