Kees van Bohemen (1928–1985)
Kees van Bohemen is a Dutch artist with 126 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $3,406. 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 Kees van Bohemen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,406 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Kees van Bohemen on OpeningBid →What is a Kees van Bohemen work worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Bohemen work is $3,406.
The median Kees van Bohemen painting sells for $7,649 across 44 lots.
The median Kees van Bohemen print sells for $114 across 17 lots.
The median Kees van Bohemen work on paper sells for $658 across 12 lots.
Large (over 120 cm) Kees van Bohemen paintings typically sell for $6,479–$11,708 (the middle half of 32 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 | 18 | $114† | $857† | 94.4% | 2026-06-29 |
| Paintings | 52 | $7,649†‡ | $32,445† | 84.6% | 2026-09-28 |
| Works on Paper | 13 | $658† | $11,555 | 92.3% | 2024-11-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $19,585† | $67,990 | — | 2025-03-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kees van Bohemen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $114 with 94.4% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $7,649, record $32,445. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,445 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Kees van Bohemen painting sells for around 67× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $19,585.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $77–$222† | $111† | $857† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,622–$6,696†‡ | $3,745†‡ | $11,373 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $6,479–$11,708† | $9,386† | $32,445† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $650–$911† | $695† | $11,555 |
† 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 | 2025 | $32,445† |
| Paintings | 2023 | $23,307† |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $11,555 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $857† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $583† |
† 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 Kees van Bohemen worth?
Across 105 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Bohemen work is $3,406. The median Kees van Bohemen painting sells for $7,649 across 44 lots. The median Kees van Bohemen print sells for $114 across 17 lots. The median Kees van Bohemen work on paper sells for $658 across 12 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Kees van Bohemen paintings typically sell for $6,479–$11,708 (the middle half of 32 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 Kees van Bohemen painting?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Bohemen painting is $7,649. 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 Kees van Bohemen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Bohemen painting is $32,445. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,445 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Kees van Bohemen print?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Bohemen print is $114. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees van Bohemen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Bohemen print is $857. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $857 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Kees van Bohemen work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Bohemen work on paper is $658. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees van Bohemen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Bohemen work on paper is $11,555.
What is the average price of a large Kees van Bohemen painting?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Kees van Bohemen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,386, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Kees van Bohemen print?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kees van Bohemen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kees van Bohemen's auction record?
Kees van Bohemen's auction record is $67,990, set in 2007.
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