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# Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946)

## What is Léon Spilliaert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 186 auction results for Léon Spilliaert at 14 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $47,622 including buyer’s premium (middle half $23,853–$183,384, n=27). The auction record is $1,285,950 for Phare sur la digue (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phare sur la digue, 1908 | Paper | $1,285,950 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Digue et plage, 1907 | Drawing | $887,538 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Galeries royales d’Ostende et plage, après l’orage, 1907 | Drawing | $584,501 | Christie's | Apr 2025 |
| 4 | Marine avec reflet, 1907 | Crayons de couleurs sur papier | $575,408 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Galeries royales d'Ostende et kiosque, 1908 | Drawing | $559,989 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Digue et plage, Chalet Royal et galeries d'Ostende, 1908 | Ink | $559,490 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Jeune Femme sur un tabouret, 1909 | Encre de Chine, gouache, crayon de couleur et crayon gras sur papier | $539,704 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | La Buveuse d’absinthe | Watercolour, gouache, India ink, wash and coloured chalk on paper | $537,772 | Sotheby's | Jun 2015 |
| 9 | Digue d'Ostende aux réverbères | Ink wash, gouache and coloured pencils on paper | $474,216 | Sotheby's | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | Sirène (Baigneuse), 1910 | Paper | $465,542 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 133 | $44,331 |
| Paintings | 8 | $39,921 |
| Other | 21 | $34,082 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 83 | $48,268 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 62 | $24,675 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 186 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Léon Spilliaert is a Belgian artist with 211 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $38,144. 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 Léon Spilliaert sold in 2026 for $188,947, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Léon Spilliaert work worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Léon Spilliaert work is $38,144.

The median Léon Spilliaert work on paper sells for $44,331 across 144 lots.

The median Léon Spilliaert painting sells for $26,533 across 22 lots.

The median Léon Spilliaert print sells for $1,664 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Léon Spilliaert work on papers typically sell for $31,222–$176,816 (the middle half of 76 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Léon Spilliaert work on papers typically sell for $11,247–$59,755 (the middle half of 59 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 | 5 | $1,664† | $2,787† | 60% | 2024-04-08 |
| Paintings | 26 | $26,533 | $188,947 | 84.6% | 2026-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 157 | $44,331† | $1.3M | 91.7% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 41 | $214,866 | $1.3M | — | 2026-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Léon Spilliaert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $1,664 with 60% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $26,533, record $188,947. A typical Léon Spilliaert painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 41 lots) the median is $214,866.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $9,555–$58,555 | $19,400 | $177,820 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $20,148–$45,283 | $26,685 | $188,947 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 59 | $11,247–$59,755† | $25,571† | $444,147 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 76 | $31,222–$176,816† | $51,395† | $1.3M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $887,538 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $188,947 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $177,820 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,787† |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,664† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Léon Spilliaert worth?

Across 184 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Léon Spilliaert work is $38,144. The median Léon Spilliaert work on paper sells for $44,331 across 144 lots. The median Léon Spilliaert painting sells for $26,533 across 22 lots. The median Léon Spilliaert print sells for $1,664 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Léon Spilliaert work on papers typically sell for $31,222–$176,816 (the middle half of 76 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Léon Spilliaert work on papers typically sell for $11,247–$59,755 (the middle half of 59 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 Léon Spilliaert work on paper?

Based on 144 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Léon Spilliaert work on paper is $44,331. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Léon Spilliaert's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Léon Spilliaert work on paper is $1,285,950.

### What is the average price of a Léon Spilliaert painting?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Léon Spilliaert painting is $26,533.

### What is Léon Spilliaert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Léon Spilliaert painting is $188,947.

### What is the average price of a medium Léon Spilliaert work on paper?

Based on 76 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Léon Spilliaert work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $51,395, 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 small Léon Spilliaert work on paper?

Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Léon Spilliaert work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,571, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Léon Spilliaert's auction record?

Léon Spilliaert's auction record is $1,285,950, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.