> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/petrus-van-der-velden-2 · updated 2026-11-02

# PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN (1837–1913)

PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN is a Dutch artist with 25 auction lots recorded since 2020, median price $3,149. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,733 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN work is $3,149.

The median PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN painting sells for $4,733 across 11 lots.

The median PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN work on paper sells for $1,921 across 8 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 | 11 | $4,733† | $31,992† | — | 2026-08-04 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,921† | $4,733† | — | 2026-08-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $838–$1,347† | $851† | $2,154† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,325–$13,427† | $8,937† | $31,992† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $336–$3,643† | $1,659† | $4,715† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2020 | $31,992† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,720† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $4,733† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,715† |

† 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 PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN work is $3,149. The median PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN painting sells for $4,733 across 11 lots. The median PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN work on paper sells for $1,921 across 8 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN painting is $4,733. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN painting is $31,992. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,992 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN's auction record?

PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN's auction record is $31,992, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,992 (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.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “PETRUS VAN DER VELDEN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/petrus-van-der-velden-2 (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.