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# Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder (1815–1882)

Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder is a Dutch artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $12,144.

A work by Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder sold in 2024 for $14,137, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder work is $12,144.

The median Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting sells for $12,039 across 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $12,039† | $75,883 | 89.5% | 2025-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $5,431–$13,381 | $12,039 | $23,362 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $6,307–$17,375† | $12,672† | $75,883 |

† 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 | 2010 | $75,883 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $28,280 |

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 Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder work is $12,144. The median Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting sells for $12,039 across 17 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting is $12,039. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting is $75,883.

### What is the average price of a medium Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder's auction record?

Hermanus Koekkoek the Elder's auction record is $75,883, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.