Louis van Staaten (1859–1924)
Louis van Staaten is a British (modern) artist with 39 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $418. 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 Louis van Staaten sold in 2017 for $452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Louis van Staaten on OpeningBid →What is a Louis van Staaten work worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis van Staaten work is $418.
The median Louis van Staaten work on paper sells for $136 across 25 lots.
The median Louis van Staaten painting sells for $119 across 2 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 | 2 | $119 | $119 | — | 2009-10-03 |
| Works on Paper | 47 | $136†‡ | $1,167 | 53.2% | 2026-01-31 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $97–$681†‡ | $146†‡ | $1,167 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $1,167 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $920‡ |
| Paintings | 2009 | $119 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $119 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Louis van Staaten worth?
Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis van Staaten work is $418. The median Louis van Staaten work on paper sells for $136 across 25 lots. The median Louis van Staaten painting sells for $119 across 2 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 Louis van Staaten work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis van Staaten work on paper is $136. 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 Louis van Staaten's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis van Staaten work on paper is $1,167.
What is the average price of a medium Louis van Staaten work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis van Staaten work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $146, 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 Louis van Staaten's auction record?
Louis van Staaten's auction record is $1,167, set in 2007.
See the full Louis van Staaten record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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