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# MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder (1527–1581)

MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder is an artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $29,381. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder sold in 2022 for $46,514, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder work is $29,381.

The median MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder painting sells for $29,381 across 4 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $29,381‡ | $282,670 | — | 2022-04-01 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $282,670 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $46,514 |

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 the Elder worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder work is $29,381. The median MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder painting sells for $29,381 across 4 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder's auction record?

MARTEN VAN CLEVE the Elder's auction record is $282,670, set in 2020.

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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.