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# Paul van Hoeydonck (1925–2025)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 114 auction results for Paul van Hoeydonck at 20 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,044 including buyer’s premium (middle half $530–$2,697, n=17). The auction record is $21,326 for Oeuvre Lumière (2021, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oeuvre Lumière, 1925 | Painting | $21,326 | Bonhams | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Panneau Peints (Painted Panel), 1959 | Oil and stickers on board laid down on masonite | $19,294 | Christie's | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Panneau peint, 1958 | Oil on board | $18,578 | Christie's | Apr 2017 |
| 4 | Composizione n. 5, 1950 | Olio su tavola | $17,897 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Oct 2020 |
| 5 | Relief, 1956 | Relief | $13,076 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 6 | Cybernetic Man | — | $10,493 | Sotheby's | Dec 2007 |
| 7 | RED PLANET, 1962 | Laque synthétique sur panneau d'Isorel | $7,742 | Artcurial | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | RELIEF, 1960 | Oil on panel | $5,896 | Tajan | Jan 2022 |
| 9 | Astro, 1970 | Aluminum and plexi on wood | $5,300 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Planet, 1980 | Panel | $5,051 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $5,473 |
| Other | 23 | $1,507 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $1,095 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $986 |
| Prints | 7 | $207 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,167 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,044 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 114 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Paul van Hoeydonck is a Belgian artist with 165 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,493. 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 Paul van Hoeydonck sold in 2026 for $1,507, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul van Hoeydonck work worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul van Hoeydonck work is $1,493.

The median Paul van Hoeydonck print sells for $209 across 22 lots.

The median Paul van Hoeydonck painting sells for $7,214 across 19 lots.

The median Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture sells for $1,615 across 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 28 | $209†‡ | $833 | 78.6% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 23 | $7,214† | $40,287† | 82.6% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $1,274† | $4,899† | 72.7% | 2026-03-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 23 | $1,615†‡ | $8,574† | 87% | 2025-11-14 |
| Photography | 4 | $383 | $530 | 75% | 2025-11-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $20,310†‡ | $40,287† | — | 2021-10-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Paul van Hoeydonck's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $209 with 78.6% sell-through. Paintings (23 lots) median $7,214, record $40,287. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,287 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Paul van Hoeydonck painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $20,310.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $110–$326†‡ | $205†‡ | $778 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $3,791–$6,062† | $5,079† | $7,214† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $7,734–$18,936† | $11,417† | $40,287† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $1,044–$2,802† | $1,497† | $3,510† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $667–$2,662† | $681† | $4,899† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $956–$2,234†‡ | $1,087†‡ | $3,634 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,018–$5,659†‡ | $2,855†‡ | $8,574† |

† 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 | 2017 | $40,287† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $21,326 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $8,574† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $7,591† |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,899† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,265 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $833 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $778 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 van Hoeydonck worth?

Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul van Hoeydonck work is $1,493. The median Paul van Hoeydonck print sells for $209 across 22 lots. The median Paul van Hoeydonck painting sells for $7,214 across 19 lots. The median Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture sells for $1,615 across 20 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 Paul van Hoeydonck print?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul van Hoeydonck print is $209. 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 Paul van Hoeydonck's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul van Hoeydonck print is $833.

### What is the average price of a Paul van Hoeydonck painting?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul van Hoeydonck painting is $7,214. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Paul van Hoeydonck's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul van Hoeydonck painting is $40,287. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,287 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture is $1,615. 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 Paul van Hoeydonck's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture is $8,574. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,574 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Paul van Hoeydonck print?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Paul van Hoeydonck print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $205, 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 Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Paul van Hoeydonck sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,087, 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 Paul van Hoeydonck's auction record?

Paul van Hoeydonck's auction record is $40,287, set in 2017. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,287 (buyer's premium not included).

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