Herman ten Kate
Herman ten Kate is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $736. 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 Herman ten Kate sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,048 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Herman ten Kate on OpeningBid →What is a Herman ten Kate work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman ten Kate work is $736.
The median Herman ten Kate painting sells for $669 across 12 lots.
The median Herman ten Kate work on paper sells for $990 across 3 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 | 18 | $669†‡ | $8,191 | 66.7% | 2025-05-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $990† | $1,048† | 50% | 2026-05-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $414–$935†‡ | $664†‡ | $8,191 |
† 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 | 2000 | $8,191 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $5,541 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,048† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $990† |
† 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 Herman ten Kate worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herman ten Kate work is $736. The median Herman ten Kate painting sells for $669 across 12 lots. The median Herman ten Kate work on paper sells for $990 across 3 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 Herman ten Kate painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Herman ten Kate painting is $669. 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 Herman ten Kate's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Herman ten Kate painting is $8,191.
What is the average price of a small Herman ten Kate painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Herman ten Kate painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Herman ten Kate's auction record?
Herman ten Kate's auction record is $8,191, set in 2000.
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