Hendrik Jan Wolter (1873–1952)
Hendrik Jan Wolter is a Dutch artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $5,229. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Hendrik Jan Wolter sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $6,337 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendrik Jan Wolter work is $5,229.
The median Hendrik Jan Wolter painting sells for $6,036 across 41 lots.
The median Hendrik Jan Wolter work on paper sells for $1,403 across 10 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hendrik Jan Wolter paintings typically sell for $1,185–$5,929 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 48 | $6,036† | $117,945 | 85.4% | 2025-09-01 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,403† | $4,603 | 90.9% | 2025-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $70,247 | $117,945 | — | 2013-11-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $1,185–$5,929† | $3,013† | $14,563 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $8,215–$22,563† | $15,707† | $117,945 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,028–$1,403† | $1,174† | $2,773† |
† 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 | 2012 | $117,945 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $70,247 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,603 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $3,693 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Hendrik Jan Wolter worth?
Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hendrik Jan Wolter work is $5,229. The median Hendrik Jan Wolter painting sells for $6,036 across 41 lots. The median Hendrik Jan Wolter work on paper sells for $1,403 across 10 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hendrik Jan Wolter paintings typically sell for $1,185–$5,929 (the middle half of 20 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 Hendrik Jan Wolter painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hendrik Jan Wolter painting is $6,036. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hendrik Jan Wolter's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hendrik Jan Wolter painting is $117,945.
What is the average price of a Hendrik Jan Wolter work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hendrik Jan Wolter work on paper is $1,403. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hendrik Jan Wolter's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hendrik Jan Wolter work on paper is $4,603.
What is the average price of a small Hendrik Jan Wolter painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hendrik Jan Wolter painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,013, 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 Hendrik Jan Wolter painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hendrik Jan Wolter painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $15,707, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hendrik Jan Wolter's auction record?
Hendrik Jan Wolter's auction record is $117,945, set in 2012.
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