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# Germain vanderSteen (1897–1985)

Germain vanderSteen is a France artist with 183 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $784. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Germain vanderSteen sold in 2020 for $1,884, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Germain vanderSteen work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Germain vanderSteen work is $784.

The median Germain vanderSteen painting sells for $982 across 71 lots.

The median Germain vanderSteen work on paper sells for $420 across 48 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Germain vanderSteen paintings typically sell for $788–$1,419 (the middle half of 64 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Germain vanderSteen work on papers typically sell for $362–$715 (the middle half of 27 sold 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 | 104 | $982† | $8,775† | 68.3% | 2025-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 66 | $420† | $1,393 | 72.7% | 2021-03-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $3,633† | $8,775† | — | 2018-01-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $337–$641† | $495† | $1,463 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 64 | $788–$1,419† | $1,036† | $8,775† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $293–$430† | $379† | $791† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $362–$715† | $512† | $1,393 |

† 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 | 2005 | $8,775† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $4,910 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,393 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $1,294† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Germain vanderSteen worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Germain vanderSteen work is $784. The median Germain vanderSteen painting sells for $982 across 71 lots. The median Germain vanderSteen work on paper sells for $420 across 48 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Germain vanderSteen paintings typically sell for $788–$1,419 (the middle half of 64 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Germain vanderSteen work on papers typically sell for $362–$715 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Germain vanderSteen painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Germain vanderSteen painting is $982. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Germain vanderSteen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Germain vanderSteen painting is $8,775. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,775 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Germain vanderSteen work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Germain vanderSteen work on paper is $420. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Germain vanderSteen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Germain vanderSteen work on paper is $1,393.

### What is the average price of a medium Germain vanderSteen painting?

Based on 64 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Germain vanderSteen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,036, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Germain vanderSteen work on paper?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Germain vanderSteen work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $512, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Germain vanderSteen's auction record?

Germain vanderSteen's auction record is $8,775, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,775 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Germain vanderSteen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/germain-vandersteen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.