> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-snoek · updated 2026-11-02

# Paul Snoek (1933–1981)

## What is Paul Snoek’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 12 auction results for Paul Snoek at 1 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $236 including buyer’s premium (middle half $177–$413, n=9). The auction record is $1,106 for Frankenstein (2025, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankenstein | Manuscript and typescript in black ink, pencil, blue bic, black marker, green marker, and black felt-tip pen | $1,106 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | De heilige geest vliegt boven de heilige stad, 1973 | Gouache | $737 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 3 | Hoogvlieger. 'Vliegend paard', 1973 | Gouache | $664 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 4 | Onze vriend Caesar of Wie een ander uit de put haalt gaat er zelf in | Original manuscript, black ink on paper, 13/3/6 gen.pp. 4to, recto, 12 leaves verso printed with 'Gard Sivik' letterhead | $413 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 5 | Frankenstein. Nagelaten Gedichten, 1973 | Books | $371 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Sonnet met winterlippen, 1974 | Blue bic, pencil and typescript on ten A4 sheets | $266 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Six original stamp designs, 1973 | Gouache | $236 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |
| 8 | Frankenstein. Nagelaten Gedrichten, 1973 | Book with six coloured illustrations | $182 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 9 | Ballade van een generaal | Original manuscript, black marker; two typescript pages with blue and black ink corrections | $177 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1958 | Frottages/ zwarte inkt | $442 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |

**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $538 |
| Other | 6 | $224 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 12 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul Snoek is an artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $318.

A work by Paul Snoek sold in 2025 for $442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul Snoek work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Snoek work is $318.

The median Paul Snoek print sells for $182 across 3 lots.

The median Paul Snoek work on paper sells for $701 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $182 | $371 | 75% | 2026-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $701 | $737 | — | 2021-11-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $737 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $664 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $182 |

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 Paul Snoek worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul Snoek work is $318. The median Paul Snoek print sells for $182 across 3 lots. The median Paul Snoek work on paper sells for $701 across 2 lots.

### What is Paul Snoek's auction record?

Paul Snoek's auction record is $1,106, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Paul Snoek auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-snoek (updated 2026-11-02).

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.