Gaston de Vel (1924–2010)
Gaston de Vel is a Belgian artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $387. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Gaston de Vel sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $790 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Gaston de Vel on OpeningBid →What is a Gaston de Vel work worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston de Vel work is $387.
The median Gaston de Vel painting sells for $403 across 26 lots.
The median Gaston de Vel work on paper sells for $408 across 4 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 | 26 | $403† | $1,640† | — | 2025-09-15 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $408† | $671† | — | 2021-08-31 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,321† | $1,640† | — | 2023-05-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $348–$416† | $370† | $551† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $262–$808† | $525† | $1,321† |
† 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 | 2021 | $1,640† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1,321† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $671† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $635† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gaston de Vel worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gaston de Vel work is $387. The median Gaston de Vel painting sells for $403 across 26 lots. The median Gaston de Vel work on paper sells for $408 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Gaston de Vel painting?
Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gaston de Vel painting is $403. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaston de Vel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gaston de Vel painting is $1,640. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,640 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Gaston de Vel painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Gaston de Vel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Gaston de Vel's auction record?
Gaston de Vel's auction record is $1,640, set in 2021. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,640 (buyer's premium not included).
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