Kees Maks (1876–1967)
Kees Maks is a Dutch artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $8,933. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kees Maks sold in 2017 for $30,858, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kees Maks on OpeningBid →What is a Kees Maks work worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees Maks work is $8,933.
The median Kees Maks painting sells for $9,774 across 27 lots.
The median Kees Maks work on paper sells for $6,164 across 13 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kees Maks paintings typically sell for $3,977–$18,615 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 34 | $9,774† | $78,214 | 79.4% | 2025-09-01 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $6,164† | $15,391 | 86.7% | 2025-09-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $78,214 | $182,718 | — | 2010-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $3,977–$18,615† | $11,327† | $78,214 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $5,393–$11,341† | $6,164† | $15,391 |
† 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 | 2009 | $78,214 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $39,182 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $15,391 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $15,133 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kees Maks worth?
Across 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees Maks work is $8,933. The median Kees Maks painting sells for $9,774 across 27 lots. The median Kees Maks work on paper sells for $6,164 across 13 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kees Maks paintings typically sell for $3,977–$18,615 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kees Maks painting?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees Maks painting is $9,774. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees Maks's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees Maks painting is $78,214.
What is the average price of a Kees Maks work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees Maks work on paper is $6,164. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees Maks's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees Maks work on paper is $15,391.
What is the average price of a medium Kees Maks painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kees Maks painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,327, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees Maks's auction record?
Kees Maks's auction record is $182,718, set in 2008.
See the full Kees Maks record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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