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# Louis Willem van Soest (1867–1948)

Louis Willem van Soest is a Dutch artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,112. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Louis Willem van Soest sold in 2000 for $1,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Willem van Soest work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Willem van Soest work is $1,112.

The median Louis Willem van Soest painting sells for $1,228 across 10 lots.

The median Louis Willem van Soest work on paper sells for $819 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $1,228† | $9,361 | 66.7% | 2025-11-12 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $819 | $819 | — | 2000-09-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $411–$1,228† | $1,053† | $1,287 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2000 | $9,361 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $8,191 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $819 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $819 |

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 Willem van Soest worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Willem van Soest work is $1,112. The median Louis Willem van Soest painting sells for $1,228 across 10 lots. The median Louis Willem van Soest work on paper sells for $819 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Louis Willem van Soest painting?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Willem van Soest painting is $1,228. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Louis Willem van Soest's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Willem van Soest painting is $9,361.

### What is Louis Willem van Soest's auction record?

Louis Willem van Soest's auction record is $9,361, set in 2000.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Louis Willem van Soest auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-willem-van-soest (updated 2026-11-01).

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.