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# Louis Van Engelen (1856–1940)

## What is Louis Van Engelen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 13 auction results for Louis Van Engelen at 1 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $525 including buyer’s premium (middle half $247–$7,571, n=5). The auction record is $13,758 for Promenoir, Antwerp (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Promenoir, Antwerp, 1888 | Oil on canvas | $13,758 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | View of the former Volksplaats (current square in front of KMSKA, Leopold de Waelplaats) | Oil on canvas | $7,571 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Kipdorpbrug, Antwerpen, 1929 | Oil on canvas (relined) | $5,637 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2024 |
| 4 | Lace makers in the beguinage | Painting | $3,537 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 5 | Ave | Painting | $1,099 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 6 | Folk figure ('Peer De Suyter'), 1872 | Oil on canvas | $634 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2024 |
| 7 | Pond at Marie Gevers' home, Mussenborg, Edegem | Oil on canvas | $525 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2026 |
| 8 | Water lilies | Painting | $413 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2021 |
| 9 | Girl with doll, 1884 | Panel | $263 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 10 | Pair of pheasants | Oil on panel | $247 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 13 | $525 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 10 | $812 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 13 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Louis Van Engelen is a Belgian artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $525.

A work by Louis Van Engelen sold in 2026 for $525, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Van Engelen work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Van Engelen work is $525.

The median Louis Van Engelen painting sells for $634 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 19 | $634 | $13,758 | 57.9% | 2026-07-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $497–$6,121 | $2,318 | $13,758 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $13,758 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,571 |

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 Louis Van Engelen worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Van Engelen work is $525. The median Louis Van Engelen painting sells for $634 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Louis Van Engelen painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Van Engelen painting is $634.

### What is Louis Van Engelen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Van Engelen painting is $13,758.

### What is Louis Van Engelen's auction record?

Louis Van Engelen's auction record is $13,758, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.