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# Paul van (1576–1621)

Paul van is an Antwerp artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $26,817. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Paul van sold in 2014 for $89,769, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Paul van work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul van work is $26,817.

The median Paul van painting sells for $13,678 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $13,678‡ | $17,099‡ | 66.7% | 2013-11-19 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2012 | $17,099‡ |
| Paintings | 2013 | $10,257 |

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

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 worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Paul van work is $26,817. The median Paul van painting sells for $13,678 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Paul van's auction record is $89,769, set in 2014.

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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, “Paul van auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/paul-van-somer (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.