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# Hervé Van der Straeten (b. 1965)

## What is Hervé Van der Straeten’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 174 auction results for Hervé Van der Straeten at 17 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,059 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,018–$27,338, n=40). The auction record is $187,500 for Custom 'Bubble Gum' Table, model no. 477 (2021, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custom 'Bubble Gum' Table, model no. 477, 1965 | Bronze | $187,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Etoile, 1965 | Patinated cast bronze, convex mirrored glass | $135,329 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 3 | Tourbillon, 1965 | Bronze | $126,000 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |
| 4 | Custom 'Wedding' Console, model no. 462, 1965 | Bronze | $112,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 5 | Epines, 1965 | Bronze | $79,605 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Cyclone, 1965 | Bronze patiné et doré, cristal / | $70,686 | Christie's | Nov 2017 |
| 7 | Shift N. 482, 1965 | Parchemin et bronze doré ; plateau en bronze patiné et doré / | $65,617 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Segments, 1965 | Parchment, patinated bronze, sycamore | $63,500 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 9 | Console empilée | Console | $54,005 | Sotheby's | Dec 2020 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anneau, 2007 | Console table | $75,600 | Christie's | Jun 2024 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 117 | $17,500 |
| Other | 48 | $12,231 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 67 | $29,485 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 75 | $13,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $4,032 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 174 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hervé Van der Straeten is a French artist with 203 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $16,380. 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 Hervé Van der Straeten sold in 2026 for $17,854, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Hervé Van der Straeten works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hervé Van der Straeten work worth?

Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hervé Van der Straeten work is $16,380.

The median Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture sells for $16,510 across 52 lots.

The median Hervé Van der Straeten work on paper sells for $3,254 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hervé Van der Straeten sculptures typically sell for $10,200–$27,666 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,254 | $3,254 | — | 2026-07-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 60 | $16,510 | $187,500 | 86.7% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $79,605 | $187,500 | — | 2026-03-05 |

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $3,091–$9,054 | $4,536 | $16,510 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $10,200–$27,666 | $13,860 | $112,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $25,598–$45,822 | $29,742 | $187,500 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $187,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $135,329 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $3,254 |

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 Hervé Van der Straeten worth?

Across 174 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hervé Van der Straeten work is $16,380. The median Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture sells for $16,510 across 52 lots. The median Hervé Van der Straeten work on paper sells for $3,254 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hervé Van der Straeten sculptures typically sell for $10,200–$27,666 (the middle half of 21 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 Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture?

Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture is $16,510.

### What is Hervé Van der Straeten's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture is $187,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $13,860, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a large Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hervé Van der Straeten sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $29,742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hervé Van der Straeten's auction record?

Hervé Van der Straeten's auction record is $187,500, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Hervé Van der Straeten auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/herve-van-der-straeten (updated 2026-11-02).

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.