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# Henri Victor Wolvens (1896–1977)

## What is Henri Victor Wolvens’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 38 auction results for Henri Victor Wolvens at 5 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $753 including buyer’s premium (middle half $678–$1,004, n=9). The auction record is $18,379 for Beach pleasures (2023, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beach pleasures, 1957 | Oil on chipboard | $18,379 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | HENRI VICTOR WOLVENS (1896-1977), 1928 | Oil on canvas | $13,275 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 3 | Fleurs et fruits | Oil on canvas | $7,776 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 4 | Prunes, pommes | Painting | $5,715 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 5 | The pier | Painting | $5,072 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 6 | Treinsporen | Doek / Toile | $3,425 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 7 | Les transatlantiques, 1955 | Oil on paper | $1,998 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 8 | Paysage Ardennes, 1927 | Oil on canvas | $1,979 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 9 | The wild sea | Painting | $1,894 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2021 |
| 10 | EN Railroad | Oil on panel | $1,677 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $1,989 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $290 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $2,711 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $508 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 38 results from 5 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henri Victor Wolvens is a Belgian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2016, median price $1,222. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Henri Victor Wolvens sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $2,080 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henri Victor Wolvens work worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Victor Wolvens work is $1,222.

The median Henri Victor Wolvens painting sells for $2,039 across 22 lots.

The median Henri Victor Wolvens work on paper sells for $508 across 11 lots.

The median Henri Victor Wolvens print sells for $454 across 3 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 | 3 | $454 | $1,004 | — | 2025-11-14 |
| Paintings | 32 | $2,039† | $18,379 | 68.8% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $508† | $1,394† | 84.6% | 2026-03-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Henri Victor Wolvens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $454. Paintings (32 lots) median $2,039, record $18,379. A typical Henri Victor Wolvens painting sells for around 4.5× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $445–$1,398 | $895 | $1,894 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,039–$6,354† | $4,269† | $18,379 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $117–$477 | $268 | $737 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $837–$1,394† | $1,308† | $1,394† |

† 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 | 2023 | $18,379 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,275 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,394† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $1,394† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $1,004 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $454 |

† 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 Henri Victor Wolvens worth?

Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henri Victor Wolvens work is $1,222. The median Henri Victor Wolvens painting sells for $2,039 across 22 lots. The median Henri Victor Wolvens work on paper sells for $508 across 11 lots. The median Henri Victor Wolvens print sells for $454 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Henri Victor Wolvens painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Victor Wolvens painting is $2,039. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Victor Wolvens's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Victor Wolvens painting is $18,379.

### What is the average price of a Henri Victor Wolvens work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henri Victor Wolvens work on paper is $508. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Victor Wolvens's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Henri Victor Wolvens work on paper is $1,394. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,394 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Henri Victor Wolvens painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Henri Victor Wolvens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,269, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Henri Victor Wolvens's auction record?

Henri Victor Wolvens's auction record is $18,379, set in 2023.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.