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# Peter Wtewael (1596–1660)

Peter Wtewael is a Dutch artist with 7 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $28,822. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Peter Wtewael sold in 2024 for $120,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Wtewael work worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Wtewael work is $28,822.

The median Peter Wtewael painting sells for $30,591 across 4 lots.

The median Peter Wtewael photograph sells for $6,379 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $30,591† | $120,000 | — | 2024-01-31 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $6,379 | $6,379 | — | 2020-05-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $120,000 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $42,735 |
| Photography | 2020 | $6,379 |

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 Peter Wtewael worth?

Across 6 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Wtewael work is $28,822. The median Peter Wtewael painting sells for $30,591 across 4 lots. The median Peter Wtewael photograph sells for $6,379 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Peter Wtewael's auction record?

Peter Wtewael's auction record is $120,000, set in 2024.

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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, “Peter Wtewael auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/peter-wtewael (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.