Niek van der Plas (b. 1954)
Niek van der Plas is a Dutch artist with 161 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,500. 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 Niek van der Plas sold in 2026 for $2,772, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niek van der Plas work is $1,500.
The median Niek van der Plas painting sells for $1,434 across 93 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Niek van der Plas paintings typically sell for $938–$1,818 (the middle half of 55 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Niek van der Plas paintings typically sell for $1,140–$2,524 (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 | 135 | $1,434†‡ | $5,500† | 68.9% | 2026-08-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $4,250† | $5,500† | — | 2025-03-29 |
† 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) | 55 | $938–$1,818†‡ | $1,292†‡ | $3,250‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $1,140–$2,524†‡ | $1,662†‡ | $5,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $5,500† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,993 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Niek van der Plas worth?
Across 102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niek van der Plas work is $1,500. The median Niek van der Plas painting sells for $1,434 across 93 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Niek van der Plas paintings typically sell for $938–$1,818 (the middle half of 55 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Niek van der Plas paintings typically sell for $1,140–$2,524 (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 Niek van der Plas painting?
Based on 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niek van der Plas painting is $1,434. 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 Niek van der Plas's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niek van der Plas painting is $5,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Niek van der Plas painting?
Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niek van der Plas painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,292, 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 medium Niek van der Plas painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niek van der Plas painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,662, 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 Niek van der Plas's auction record?
Niek van der Plas's auction record is $5,500, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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