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# Geer van Velde (1898–1977)

## What is Geer van Velde’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 166 auction results for Geer van Velde at 24 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,288 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,348–$26,604, n=15). The auction record is $396,055 for Composition (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Composition, circa 1949 | Huile sur toile | $396,055 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION, 1958 | Signée des initiales en bas à droite "GvV" | $178,682 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | Composition, 1948 | Oil paint | $174,345 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Interiorbild | Oil on canvas on panel | $150,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 5 | Composition, 1951 | Oil paint | $141,138 | Christie's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Composition, 1962 | Huile sur toile | $138,845 | Christie's | May 2008 |
| 7 | Composition, 1947 | Oil paint | $117,218 | Christie's | Jun 2017 |
| 8 | Composition, 1947 | Oil paint | $92,698 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 9 | Composition, 1956 | Huile sur toile | $84,026 | Christie's | Apr 2006 |
| 10 | Composition, 1957 | Painting | $77,697 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $33,719 |
| Other | 18 | $4,654 |
| Works on paper | 47 | $3,967 |
| Prints | 5 | $550 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $115,771 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $27,275 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $3,946 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 166 results from 24 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Geer van Velde is a Dutch artist with 205 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,666. 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 Geer van Velde sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $17,033 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Geer van Velde work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Geer van Velde work worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geer van Velde work is $4,666.

The median Geer van Velde work on paper sells for $3,820 across 71 lots.

The median Geer van Velde painting sells for $22,299 across 63 lots.

The median Geer van Velde print sells for $550 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Geer van Velde work on papers typically sell for $2,598–$4,595 (the middle half of 56 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Geer van Velde paintings typically sell for $17,752–$48,952 (the middle half of 33 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 | 6 | $550 | $1,327 | 83.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 69 | $22,299†‡ | $396,055 | 91.3% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 76 | $3,820†‡ | $15,389 | 93.4% | 2026-04-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $141,138 | $396,055 | — | 2021-12-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Geer van Velde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $550 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (69 lots) median $22,299, record $396,055. A typical Geer van Velde painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $141,138.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $3,639–$7,013†‡ | $4,264†‡ | $21,444 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $17,752–$48,952† | $26,875† | $150,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $82,229–$149,439 | $115,771 | $396,055 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,598–$4,595†‡ | $3,159†‡ | $15,389 |

† 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 | 2018 | $396,055 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $178,682 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $15,389 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $12,625 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $1,327 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $721 |

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 Geer van Velde worth?

Across 166 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geer van Velde work is $4,666. The median Geer van Velde work on paper sells for $3,820 across 71 lots. The median Geer van Velde painting sells for $22,299 across 63 lots. The median Geer van Velde print sells for $550 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Geer van Velde work on papers typically sell for $2,598–$4,595 (the middle half of 56 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Geer van Velde paintings typically sell for $17,752–$48,952 (the middle half of 33 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 Geer van Velde work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geer van Velde work on paper is $3,820. 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 Geer van Velde's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geer van Velde work on paper is $15,389.

### What is the average price of a Geer van Velde painting?

Based on 63 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geer van Velde painting is $22,299. 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 Geer van Velde's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geer van Velde painting is $396,055.

### What is the average price of a small Geer van Velde work on paper?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Geer van Velde work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,159, 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 the average price of a medium Geer van Velde painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Geer van Velde painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $26,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Geer van Velde's auction record?

Geer van Velde's auction record is $396,055, set in 2018.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.