Isaac van Ostade (1621–1649)
Isaac van Ostade is a Dutch artist with 87 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $9,198. 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 Isaac van Ostade is recorded as sold in 2026 for $9,198; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Isaac van Ostade on OpeningBid →What is a Isaac van Ostade work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac van Ostade work is $9,198.
The median Isaac van Ostade painting sells for $9,951 across 38 lots.
The median Isaac van Ostade work on paper sells for $3,774 across 5 lots.
The median Isaac van Ostade print sells for $539 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Isaac van Ostade paintings typically sell for $1,348–$15,414 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $539 | $539 | — | 2025-12-10 |
| Paintings | 52 | $9,951†‡ | $465,756 | 73.1% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,774†‡ | $16,299‡ | 62.5% | 2025-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $188,482‡ | $465,756 | — | 2025-03-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Isaac van Ostade's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $539. Paintings (52 lots) median $9,951, record $465,756. A typical Isaac van Ostade painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $188,482.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,348–$15,414†‡ | $6,302†‡ | $76,421‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $6,803–$44,334‡ | $11,845‡ | $249,440 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,332–$3,922†‡ | $3,774†‡ | $16,299‡ |
† 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 | $465,756 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $249,440 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $16,299‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $3,922† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $539 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Isaac van Ostade worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Isaac van Ostade work is $9,198. The median Isaac van Ostade painting sells for $9,951 across 38 lots. The median Isaac van Ostade work on paper sells for $3,774 across 5 lots. The median Isaac van Ostade print sells for $539 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Isaac van Ostade paintings typically sell for $1,348–$15,414 (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 Isaac van Ostade painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Isaac van Ostade painting is $9,951. 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 Isaac van Ostade's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Isaac van Ostade painting is $465,756.
What is the average price of a small Isaac van Ostade painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Isaac van Ostade painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,302, 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 the average price of a medium Isaac van Ostade painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Isaac van Ostade painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,845, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Isaac van Ostade's auction record?
Isaac van Ostade's auction record is $465,756, set in 2023.
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