Maarten Baas (b. 1978)
What is Maarten Baas’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Maarten Baas at 22 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,680 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,320–$13,713, n=36). The auction record is $151,200 for Real Time Sweepers' Mantel clock (2024, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Time Sweepers' Mantel clock, 2019 | Polyester composite with aluminum components and stainless-steel frame with digital equipment | $151,200 | Christie's | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Real Time Mantel Clock RESIN Sweepers, 2019 | Polyester composite with aluminium components and stainless steel frame with digital equipment | $121,759 | Christie's | Mar 2025 |
| 3 | Salle à manger "Smoke", 2004 | Baas & den Herder Studio Table | $46,015 | Artcurial | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | Zig Zag | Charred pre-existing wood chair, clear epoxy resin | $32,500 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 5 | Bureau - Série Sculpt Veneer Prototype, 2008 | Bureau - Série Sculpt Veneer | $31,076 | PIASA | Feb 2025 |
| 6 | Calvet armchair from the Where There's Smoke series, 2004 | Charred oak, epoxy resin | $30,720 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | Clay big table Multileg, 2007 | 2-component synthetic clay over a metal skeleton, lacquered in Black RAL 9005 | $24,000 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Chinese Cabinet, 2008 | Cartridge brass | $23,780 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | Table, from the "Smoke" series | Charred table with clear epoxy resin | $22,680 | Phillips | Feb 2023 |
| 10 | Maarten Baas (né en 1978) Collection Clay, 1978 | Maarten Baas (né en 1978) | $22,396 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 11 | $11,340 |
| Other | 95 | $5,625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 31 | $13,318 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 58 | $5,020 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $4,410 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Maarten Baas is a Dutch artist with 156 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $6,250. 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 Maarten Baas sold in 2026 for $30,720, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maarten Baas work is $6,250.
The median Maarten Baas sculpture sells for $11,340 across 27 lots.
The median Maarten Baas work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | — | 2012-09-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 31 | $11,340‡ | $121,759 | 87.1% | 2026-08-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $39,257 | $151,200 | — | 2026-08-13 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $3,575–$17,398‡ | $10,664‡ | $32,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $9,688–$18,414 | $11,340 | $23,780 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $121,759 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $32,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $5,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maarten Baas worth?
Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maarten Baas work is $6,250. The median Maarten Baas sculpture sells for $11,340 across 27 lots. The median Maarten Baas work on paper sells for $5,000 across 1 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 Maarten Baas sculpture?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maarten Baas sculpture is $11,340. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Maarten Baas's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maarten Baas sculpture is $121,759.
What is the average price of a medium Maarten Baas sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Maarten Baas sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,664, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a large Maarten Baas sculpture?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Maarten Baas sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $11,340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Maarten Baas's auction record?
Maarten Baas's auction record is $151,200, set in 2024.
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