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# Kees van Dongen (1877–1968)

## What is Kees van Dongen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,162 auction results for Kees van Dongen at 80 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $37,166 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,821–$171,463, n=72). The auction record is $23,160,000 for La femme au collier (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La femme au collier, 1908 | Oil paint | $23,160,000 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Jeune arabe | Oil on canvas | $13,802,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 3 | La Quiétude, 1918 | Oil paint | $13,122,273 | Christie's | Oct 2023 |
| 4 | La gitane, 1910 | Oil paint | $11,320,678 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 5 | L'Ouled Naïl, 1910 | Oil paint | $11,109,882 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 6 | Anita en almée, 1908 | Oil paint | $6,491,878 | Christie's | Jun 2015 |
| 7 | Femme fatale, 1905 | Oil paint | $5,943,500 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 8 | Femme à la cigarette (CEPUE) | — | $5,417,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 9 | L'actrice Lili Damita, 1926 | Oil paint | $4,921,345 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 10 | Le chapeau bleu, 1910 | Oil paint | $4,892,094 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 276 | $333,629 |
| Other | 177 | $31,484 |
| Works on paper | 137 | $27,370 |
| Prints | 322 | $2,252 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 33 | $1,150,716 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 372 | $138,910 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 393 | $6,143 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,162 results from 80 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kees van Dongen is a Dutch artist with 1,544 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $9,600. 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 sold in 2026 for $14,820, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Kees van Dongen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kees van Dongen work worth?

Across 1,150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Dongen work is $9,600.

The median Kees van Dongen print sells for $1,634 across 484 lots.

The median Kees van Dongen painting sells for $327,106 across 314 lots.

The median Kees van Dongen work on paper sells for $25,349 across 213 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $770–$4,222 (the middle half of 287 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Kees van Dongen paintings typically sell for $194,585–$832,876 (the middle half of 212 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 | 581 | $1,634†‡ | $65,485 | 83.3% | 2026-10-29 |
| Paintings | 367 | $327,106†‡ | $23.2M | 85.6% | 2026-06-25 |
| Works on Paper | 248 | $25,349†‡ | $613,779 | 85.9% | 2026-09-22 |
| Photography | 7 | $880 | $3,776 | 85.7% | 2023-11-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 330 | $361,684†‡ | $23.2M | — | 2026-10-24 |

† 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 (581 lots) median $1,634 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (367 lots) median $327,106, record $23,160,000. A typical Kees van Dongen painting sells for around 200× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 330 lots) the median is $361,684.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 287 | $770–$4,222†‡ | $1,680†‡ | $65,485 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 151 | $831–$3,799†‡ | $1,701†‡ | $65,485 |

† 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) | 57 | $62,500–$157,103†‡ | $85,000†‡ | $2.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 212 | $194,585–$832,876†‡ | $383,836†‡ | $23.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $839,250–$2.8M | $1.6M | $13.1M |

† 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) | 146 | $5,489–$40,351†‡ | $19,655†‡ | $420,675 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $32,962–$142,878† | $75,217† | $613,779 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $872–$1,211 | $880 | $3,776 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $23.2M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $13.8M |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $613,779 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $608,854 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $65,485 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $65,485 |
| Photography | 2021 | $3,776 |
| Photography | 2018 | $880 |

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 Kees van Dongen worth?

Across 1,150 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kees van Dongen work is $9,600. The median Kees van Dongen print sells for $1,634 across 484 lots. The median Kees van Dongen painting sells for $327,106 across 314 lots. The median Kees van Dongen work on paper sells for $25,349 across 213 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kees van Dongen prints typically sell for $770–$4,222 (the middle half of 287 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Kees van Dongen paintings typically sell for $194,585–$832,876 (the middle half of 212 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 484 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen print is $1,634. 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 $65,485.

### What is the average price of a Kees van Dongen painting?

Based on 314 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen painting is $327,106. 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 $23,160,000.

### What is the average price of a Kees van Dongen work on paper?

Based on 213 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kees van Dongen work on paper is $25,349. 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 $613,779.

### What is the average price of a small Kees van Dongen print?

Based on 287 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kees van Dongen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,680, 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 painting?

Based on 212 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kees van Dongen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $383,836, 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 $23,160,000, set in 2022.

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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, “Kees van Dongen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kees-van-dongen (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.