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# Nicolaas Bastert (1854–1939)

Nicolaas Bastert is a Dutch artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,689. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nicolaas Bastert sold in 2010 for $4,601, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nicolaas Bastert work worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolaas Bastert work is $3,689.

The median Nicolaas Bastert painting sells for $4,045 across 29 lots.

The median Nicolaas Bastert work on paper sells for $1,998 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolaas Bastert paintings typically sell for $2,644–$10,895 (the middle half of 20 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,045† | $35,930 | 96.7% | 2025-09-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,998 | $1,998 | — | 2005-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $749–$3,106† | $2,330† | $9,040 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $2,644–$10,895† | $5,445† | $35,930 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $35,930 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,965 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,998 |

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 Nicolaas Bastert worth?

Across 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolaas Bastert work is $3,689. The median Nicolaas Bastert painting sells for $4,045 across 29 lots. The median Nicolaas Bastert work on paper sells for $1,998 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolaas Bastert paintings typically sell for $2,644–$10,895 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nicolaas Bastert painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolaas Bastert painting is $4,045. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nicolaas Bastert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolaas Bastert painting is $35,930.

### What is the average price of a medium Nicolaas Bastert painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolaas Bastert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nicolaas Bastert's auction record?

Nicolaas Bastert's auction record is $35,930, set in 2006.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Nicolaas Bastert auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nicolaas-bastert-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.