Georges van der Straeten (1856–1928)
What is Georges van der Straeten’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 76 auction results for Georges van der Straeten at 36 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $320–$654, n=9). The auction record is $6,216 for Gentleman Rider (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gentleman Rider | Bronze, mid-brown patina | $6,216 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 2 | a bust of a lady. Marked 'Society des bronzes de Paris'. (L:40 x W:23 x H:63 cm), circa 1900 | Bronze | $1,676 | Flandersauctions | May 2021 |
| 3 | Figure of a Lady with a Lyre | Bronze | $1,645 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jul 2004 |
| 4 | Jan | Marble | $1,528 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Oct 2004 |
| 5 | Young woman on the crescent of the moon | Bronze | $1,474 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 6 | A BELGIAN BRONZE BUST OF A WOMAN, circa 1900 | Bronze | $1,423 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 7 | Elégante au bassin Jardinière | Épreuve en bronze à patine brun nuancé. Complète de son réceptacle en cuivre | $1,256 | Ader | Oct 2017 |
| 8 | Theresa, Bronze Bust of a Beauty in a Tricorn Hat | Bronze | $999 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Jan 2004 |
| 9 | Theresa, 1880 | Bronze | $940 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | Juliette | Patinated bronze | $862 | John Moran Auctioneers | Mar 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 39 | $431 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,128 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $411 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 76 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Georges van der Straeten is a Belgian artist with 101 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $421. 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 Georges van der Straeten sold in 2026 for $654, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges van der Straeten work is $421.
The median Georges van der Straeten sculpture sells for $439 across 59 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Georges van der Straeten sculptures typically sell for $240–$641 (the middle half of 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 86 | $439†‡ | $4,034‡ | 68.6% | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $3,222‡ | $6,216 | — | 2021-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $240–$641†‡ | $398†‡ | $4,034‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $553–$1,311†‡ | $970†‡ | $2,410‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $4,034‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,410‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Georges van der Straeten worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Georges van der Straeten work is $421. The median Georges van der Straeten sculpture sells for $439 across 59 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Georges van der Straeten sculptures typically sell for $240–$641 (the middle half of 43 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 Georges van der Straeten sculpture?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Georges van der Straeten sculpture is $439. 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 Georges van der Straeten's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Georges van der Straeten sculpture is $4,034. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Georges van der Straeten sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Georges van der Straeten sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $398, 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 Georges van der Straeten sculpture?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Georges van der Straeten sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $970, 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 Georges van der Straeten's auction record?
Georges van der Straeten's auction record is $6,216, set in 2007.
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