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# Marten van Cleve I (1520–1581)

Marten van Cleve I is a Netherlandish artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $74,138.

A work by Marten van Cleve I sold in 2023 for $81,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marten van Cleve I work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marten van Cleve I work is $74,138.

The median Marten van Cleve I painting sells for $75,843 across 11 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $75,843 | $621,967 | 91.7% | 2023-05-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $74,799–$229,141 | $86,732 | $621,967 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $621,967 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $275,000 |

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 Marten van Cleve I worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marten van Cleve I work is $74,138. The median Marten van Cleve I painting sells for $75,843 across 11 lots.

### What is the average price of a Marten van Cleve I painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marten van Cleve I painting is $75,843.

### What is Marten van Cleve I's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marten van Cleve I painting is $621,967.

### What is Marten van Cleve I's auction record?

Marten van Cleve I's auction record is $621,967, set in 2017.

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

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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.