Petrus van Schendel (1806–1870)
What is Petrus van Schendel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 84 auction results for Petrus van Schendel at 17 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,224 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29,104–$71,942, n=6). The auction record is $570,444 for The fishmarket on the Groenmarkt, The Hague (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The fishmarket on the Groenmarkt, The Hague | Oil on panel | $570,444 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 2 | Market Square in Rotterdam at Night | — | $199,683 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | The Night Market, 1808 | Painting | $196,500 | Christie's | Oct 2002 |
| 4 | A Moonlit Vegetable Market, 1806 | Painting | $187,500 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 5 | Night market in Antwerp, 1861 | Oil paint | $165,330 | Christie's | Nov 2001 |
| 6 | Market at Night, Amsterdam | Oil on board | $160,000 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2003 |
| 7 | The apple seller, 1865 | Painting | $144,207 | Christie's | Oct 2000 |
| 8 | a market scene by candlelight | Oil on panel | $135,705 | Sotheby's | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | The main square in the Hague in the evening | Painting | $130,054 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 10 | The Evening Serenade, 1806 | Painting | $110,500 | Christie's | May 2000 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 62 | $37,431 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 35 | $50,858 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $18,744 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 84 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Petrus van Schendel is a Dutch artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $30,306. 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 Petrus van Schendel sold in 2026 for $35,768, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petrus van Schendel work is $30,306.
The median Petrus van Schendel painting sells for $28,429 across 71 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Petrus van Schendel paintings typically sell for $22,915–$84,133 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Petrus van Schendel paintings typically sell for $6,353–$32,542 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 92 | $28,429†‡ | $196,500 | 77.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $160,000 | $570,444 | — | 2025-07-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $6,353–$32,542†‡ | $14,019†‡ | $89,677 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $22,915–$84,133†‡ | $37,297†‡ | $196,500 |
† 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 | 2002 | $196,500 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $187,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Petrus van Schendel worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Petrus van Schendel work is $30,306. The median Petrus van Schendel painting sells for $28,429 across 71 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Petrus van Schendel paintings typically sell for $22,915–$84,133 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Petrus van Schendel paintings typically sell for $6,353–$32,542 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 Petrus van Schendel painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Petrus van Schendel painting is $28,429. 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 Petrus van Schendel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Petrus van Schendel painting is $196,500.
What is the average price of a medium Petrus van Schendel painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Petrus van Schendel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37,297, 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 Petrus van Schendel painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Petrus van Schendel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,019, 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 Petrus van Schendel's auction record?
Petrus van Schendel's auction record is $570,444, set in 2007.
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