Kees van Dongen (1877–1968)
Kees van Dongen is a Dutch artist with 279 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $3,536. 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 Dongen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,000; 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 Kees van Dongen on OpeningBid →What is a Kees van Dongen work worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Dongen work is $3,536.
The median Kees van Dongen print sells for $1,540 across 112 lots.
The median Kees van Dongen painting sells for $196,738 across 46 lots.
The median Kees van Dongen work on paper sells for $10,945 across 38 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $734–$3,867 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $692–$2,548 (the middle half of 26 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 | 158 | $1,540†‡ | $20,203 | 70.9% | 2026-08-30 |
| Paintings | 47 | $196,738†‡ | $3M | 97.9% | 2026-05-19 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $10,945†‡ | $279,878 | 97.4% | 2026-03-05 |
| Photography | 3 | $3,256 | $3,256 | — | 2005-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $270,440‡ | $3M | — | 2026-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Kees van Dongen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (158 lots) median $1,540 with 70.9% sell-through. Paintings (47 lots) median $196,738, record $3,032,363. A typical Kees van Dongen painting sells for around 128× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $270,440.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 76 | $734–$3,867†‡ | $1,752†‡ | $20,203 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $692–$2,548†‡ | $1,047†‡ | $10,200 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $48,267–$177,914† | $100,326† | $494,996 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $163,407–$558,369‡ | $289,235‡ | $3M |
† 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) | 26 | $3,871–$21,174†‡ | $7,208†‡ | $279,878 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $55,205–$94,819†‡ | $69,633†‡ | $119,200 |
† 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 | 2007 | $3M |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $279,878 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $234,216 |
| Prints & Editions | 2000 | $20,203 |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $16,501 |
| Photography | 2005 | $3,256 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kees van Dongen worth?
Across 208 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Dongen work is $3,536. The median Kees van Dongen print sells for $1,540 across 112 lots. The median Kees van Dongen painting sells for $196,738 across 46 lots. The median Kees van Dongen work on paper sells for $10,945 across 38 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $734–$3,867 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $692–$2,548 (the middle half of 26 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 Dongen print?
Based on 112 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen print is $1,540. 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 Dongen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Dongen print is $20,203.
What is the average price of a Kees van Dongen painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen painting is $196,738. 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 Dongen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Dongen painting is $3,032,363.
What is the average price of a Kees van Dongen work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen work on paper is $10,945. 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 Dongen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kees van Dongen work on paper is $279,878.
What is the average price of a small Kees van Dongen print?
Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kees van Dongen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,752, 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 Kees van Dongen print?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kees van Dongen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,047, 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 Kees van Dongen's auction record?
Kees van Dongen's auction record is $3,032,363, set in 2007.
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