Henry van de Velde (1863–1957)
Henry van de Velde is a Belgian artist with 159 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,075. 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 Henry van de Velde sold in 2026 for $16,424, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Henry van de Velde on OpeningBid →What is a Henry van de Velde work worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry van de Velde work is $4,075.
The median Henry van de Velde print sells for $411 across 11 lots.
The median Henry van de Velde painting sells for $9,419 across 7 lots.
The median Henry van de Velde work on paper sells for $2,219 across 5 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 | 19 | $411†‡ | $48,000 | 57.9% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 9 | $9,419†‡ | $400,340 | 77.8% | 2023-10-21 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,219†‡ | $7,369 | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $82,376† | $400,340 | — | 2023-10-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Henry van de Velde's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $411 with 57.9% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $9,419, record $400,340. A typical Henry van de Velde painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $82,376.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $196–$560†‡ | $392†‡ | $827† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $6,966–$86,500†‡ | $9,419†‡ | $400,340 |
† 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 | 2023 | $400,340 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $252,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $48,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $7,369 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,137† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,600 |
† 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 Henry van de Velde worth?
Across 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henry van de Velde work is $4,075. The median Henry van de Velde print sells for $411 across 11 lots. The median Henry van de Velde painting sells for $9,419 across 7 lots. The median Henry van de Velde work on paper sells for $2,219 across 5 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 Henry van de Velde print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Henry van de Velde print is $411. 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 Henry van de Velde's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Henry van de Velde print is $48,000.
What is Henry van de Velde's auction record?
Henry van de Velde's auction record is $400,340, set in 2023.
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