Germain van der Steen (1897–1985)
Germain van der Steen is a FR artist with 48 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $684. 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 Germain van der Steen sold in 2024 for $771, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Germain van der Steen on OpeningBid →What is a Germain van der Steen work worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Germain van der Steen work is $684.
The median Germain van der Steen painting sells for $771 across 21 lots.
The median Germain van der Steen work on paper sells for $399 across 7 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 | 26 | $771†‡ | $2,160 | 80.8% | 2024-06-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $399† | $738 | 53.8% | 2026-06-09 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $595–$1,268†‡ | $790†‡ | $1,909 |
† 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 | 2019 | $2,160 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,909 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $738 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $667† |
† 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 Germain van der Steen worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Germain van der Steen work is $684. The median Germain van der Steen painting sells for $771 across 21 lots. The median Germain van der Steen work on paper sells for $399 across 7 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 Germain van der Steen painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Germain van der Steen painting is $771. 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 Germain van der Steen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Germain van der Steen painting is $2,160.
What is the average price of a Germain van der Steen work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Germain van der Steen work on paper is $399. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Germain van der Steen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Germain van der Steen work on paper is $738.
What is the average price of a medium Germain van der Steen painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Germain van der Steen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $790, 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 Germain van der Steen's auction record?
Germain van der Steen's auction record is $2,160, set in 2019.
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