Harm Kamerlingh Onnes (1893–1985)
Harm Kamerlingh Onnes is a Dutch artist with 189 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,329. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Harm Kamerlingh Onnes sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,417 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work is $1,329.
The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting sells for $2,187 across 99 lots.
The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper sells for $873 across 52 lots.
The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes print sells for $1,448 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Harm Kamerlingh Onnes paintings typically sell for $825–$5,682 (the middle half of 72 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on papers typically sell for $310–$2,959 (the middle half of 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,448† | $1,448† | — | 2020-05-20 |
| Paintings | 105 | $2,187† | $20,666 | 94.3% | 2026-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 52 | $873† | $7,538 | — | 2026-04-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $15,914 | $20,666 | — | 2007-09-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Harm Kamerlingh Onnes's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,448. Paintings (105 lots) median $2,187, record $20,666. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $15,914.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 72 | $825–$5,682† | $2,362† | $20,666 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $883–$5,756† | $1,695† | $16,852 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 51 | $310–$2,959† | $873† | $7,538 |
† 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 | $20,666 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $20,666 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $7,538 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $5,831 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,448† |
† 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 Harm Kamerlingh Onnes worth?
Across 175 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work is $1,329. The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting sells for $2,187 across 99 lots. The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper sells for $873 across 52 lots. The median Harm Kamerlingh Onnes print sells for $1,448 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Harm Kamerlingh Onnes paintings typically sell for $825–$5,682 (the middle half of 72 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on papers typically sell for $310–$2,959 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting?
Based on 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting is $2,187. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harm Kamerlingh Onnes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting is $20,666.
What is the average price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper is $873. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harm Kamerlingh Onnes's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper is $7,538.
What is the average price of a small Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting?
Based on 72 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harm Kamerlingh Onnes painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,362, 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 small Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Harm Kamerlingh Onnes work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $873, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Harm Kamerlingh Onnes's auction record?
Harm Kamerlingh Onnes's auction record is $20,666, set in 2005.
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