Nicolaes Maes (1634–1693)
What is Nicolaes Maes’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 88 auction results for Nicolaes Maes at 25 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,372 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,255–$17,709, n=10). The auction record is $263,233 for Portrait de Johann Ortt (1642-1701) ; Portrait de son épouse, Anna Pergens (1650-1733) (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $12,014 |
| Other | 23 | $9,260 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $7,500 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $14,349 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $9,671 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 88 results from 25 houses · How we compute these figures
Nicolaes Maes is a Dutch artist with 134 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $9,873. 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 Nicolaes Maes sold in 2025 for $37,273, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolaes Maes work is $9,873.
The median Nicolaes Maes painting sells for $9,260 across 62 lots.
The median Nicolaes Maes work on paper sells for $7,500 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolaes Maes paintings typically sell for $6,677–$31,718 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 78 | $9,260†‡ | $66,557 | 79.5% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $7,500 | $20,810 | 85.7% | 2024-09-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $62,500 | $263,233 | — | 2022-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $5,779–$16,121†‡ | $9,168†‡ | $27,296 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $6,677–$31,718†‡ | $9,418†‡ | $66,557 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,463–$13,401‡ | $6,250‡ | $23,048 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,040–$14,864 | $7,500 | $20,810 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $66,557 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $62,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $20,810 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $14,864 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nicolaes Maes worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nicolaes Maes work is $9,873. The median Nicolaes Maes painting sells for $9,260 across 62 lots. The median Nicolaes Maes work on paper sells for $7,500 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Nicolaes Maes paintings typically sell for $6,677–$31,718 (the middle half of 38 sold 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 Nicolaes Maes painting?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nicolaes Maes painting is $9,260. 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 Nicolaes Maes's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Nicolaes Maes painting is $66,557.
What is the average price of a medium Nicolaes Maes painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Nicolaes Maes painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,418, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Nicolaes Maes painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Nicolaes Maes painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $9,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Nicolaes Maes's auction record?
Nicolaes Maes's auction record is $263,233, set in 2008.
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