Klaes Molenaer (1620–1676)
What is Klaes Molenaer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Klaes Molenaer at 25 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,544 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,259–$2,577, n=5). The auction record is $71,217 for a winter landscape with figures conversing outside a village (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $6,626 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 25 | $6,839 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $4,117 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Klaes Molenaer is a Dutch artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,839. 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 Klaes Molenaer sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $9,253 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Klaes Molenaer record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaes Molenaer work is $6,839.
The median Klaes Molenaer painting sells for $6,491 across 69 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Klaes Molenaer paintings typically sell for $5,528–$11,354 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Klaes Molenaer paintings typically sell for $1,987–$6,966 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 91 | $6,491†‡ | $70,155 | 75.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $58,077† | $71,217 | — | 2019-09-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $1,987–$6,966†‡ | $4,083†‡ | $21,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $5,528–$11,354†‡ | $6,969†‡ | $70,155 |
† 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 | 2019 | $70,155 |
| Paintings | 1996 | $46,000† |
† 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 Klaes Molenaer worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Klaes Molenaer work is $6,839. The median Klaes Molenaer painting sells for $6,491 across 69 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Klaes Molenaer paintings typically sell for $5,528–$11,354 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Klaes Molenaer paintings typically sell for $1,987–$6,966 (the middle half of 23 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 Klaes Molenaer painting?
Based on 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Klaes Molenaer painting is $6,491. 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 Klaes Molenaer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Klaes Molenaer painting is $70,155.
What is the average price of a medium Klaes Molenaer painting?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Klaes Molenaer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,969, 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 small Klaes Molenaer painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Klaes Molenaer painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,083, 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 Klaes Molenaer's auction record?
Klaes Molenaer's auction record is $71,217, set in 2008.
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