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# Maarten van Severen (1956–2005)

## What is Maarten van Severen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 68 | $10,044 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 38 | $15,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $3,554 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 106 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Maarten van Severen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/maarten-van-severen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.