Maarten van Severen (1956–2005)
What is Maarten van Severen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 106 auction results for Maarten van Severen at 18 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,750 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,756–$15,175, n=20). The auction record is $57,150 for LL04 chaise lounge (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LL04 chaise lounge, 2004 | Chrome steel | $57,150 | Wright | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Unique wall-mounted bookcase, 1995 | Aluminum | $43,750 | Wright | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | K7V90, 1990 | Aluminium sablé | $35,334 | Artcurial | Oct 2016 |
| 4 | KL95 bookcase, 1995 | Aluminum | $26,250 | Wright | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Bureau Bakélite, 2006 | Bakélite | $25,649 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 6 | Étagère 2MB93, 1993 | Aluminum | $25,365 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 7 | Wall-mounted shelf, model no. K7V90, 1990 | Aluminium | $24,786 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 8 | Maarten Van Severen (1956-2005), 2000 | Aluminium | $23,937 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | IMPORTANT BLACK "BAKELITE" TABLE, 2001 | Piètement et structure en bakélite noire | $23,426 | Artcurial | Dec 2015 |
| 10 | Bureau bakélite, 2006 | Laque | $21,340 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 68 | $10,044 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,554 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Maarten van Severen is a Belgian artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $5,893. 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 van Severen sold in 2026 for $10,369, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Maarten van Severen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Maarten van Severen on OpeningBid →What is a Maarten van Severen work worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maarten van Severen work is $5,893.
The median Maarten van Severen sculpture sells for $14,236 across 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $14,236 | $43,750 | 75% | 2026-01-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $30,792 | $57,150 | — | 2026-02-26 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,976–$4,616 | $3,922 | $9,740 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $13,490–$24,931 | $15,625 | $43,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $43,750 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $35,334 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Maarten van Severen worth?
Across 106 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Maarten van Severen work is $5,893. The median Maarten van Severen sculpture sells for $14,236 across 24 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 van Severen sculpture?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Maarten van Severen sculpture is $14,236.
What is Maarten van Severen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Maarten van Severen sculpture is $43,750.
What is the average price of a large Maarten van Severen sculpture?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Maarten van Severen sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $15,625, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Maarten van Severen's auction record?
Maarten van Severen's auction record is $57,150, set in 2026.
See the full Maarten van Severen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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