Philips Wouwerman (1619–1668)
What is Philips Wouwerman’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 150 auction results for Philips Wouwerman at 36 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $21,335 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,860–$53,340, n=9). The auction record is $1,845,907 for The departure of a hunting party (2010, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The departure of a hunting party | Painting | $1,845,907 | Christie's | Jul 2010 |
| 2 | a lakeside halt with travellers resting | — | $902,102 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | A stag hunt | Painting | $500,000 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 4 | Dune Landscape with Figures | Oil on panel | $446,500 | Sotheby's | Jan 2011 |
| 5 | A panoramic landscape with falconry | Oil on canvas | $389,792 | Sotheby's | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | fishermen on a beach with their catch, circa 1660 | Oil on oak panel | $387,155 | Sotheby's | Jul 2007 |
| 7 | La halte pendant la chasse au faucon, 1756 | Huile sur panneau de chêne, une planche | $290,577 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | A landscape with falconers | Painting | $277,200 | Christie's | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | A horse stable with travellers, 1660s | Painting | $257,423 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2020 |
| 10 | A lady and cavalier halted on a path, with figures on the bank | Oak | $216,088 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $133,000 |
| Paintings | 79 | $20,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $20,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 30 | $9,131 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 150 results from 36 houses · How we compute these figures
Philips Wouwerman is a Dutch artist with 246 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,475. 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 Philips Wouwerman is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,000; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philips Wouwerman work is $3,475.
The median Philips Wouwerman painting sells for $3,680 across 124 lots.
The median Philips Wouwerman work on paper sells for $1,164 across 6 lots.
The median Philips Wouwerman print sells for $104 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $1,233–$43,779 (the middle half of 71 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $1,260–$16,517 (the middle half of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 3 | $104†‡ | $107† | 66.7% | 2011-08-10 |
| Paintings | 182 | $3,680†‡ | $1.8M | 68.1% | 2026-09-10 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,164‡ | $2,416‡ | 75% | 2023-09-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 19 | $216,088 | $1.8M | — | 2026-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Philips Wouwerman's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $104 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (182 lots) median $3,680, record $1,845,907. A typical Philips Wouwerman painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 19 lots) the median is $216,088.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $1,233–$43,779†‡ | $3,387†‡ | $446,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 49 | $1,260–$16,517†‡ | $3,797†‡ | $1.8M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $887–$1,581‡ | $1,440‡ | $2,416‡ |
‡ 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 | 2010 | $1.8M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $500,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $2,416‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $1,581‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $107† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $101‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Philips Wouwerman worth?
Across 146 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philips Wouwerman work is $3,475. The median Philips Wouwerman painting sells for $3,680 across 124 lots. The median Philips Wouwerman work on paper sells for $1,164 across 6 lots. The median Philips Wouwerman print sells for $104 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $1,233–$43,779 (the middle half of 71 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $1,260–$16,517 (the middle half of 49 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 Philips Wouwerman painting?
Based on 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philips Wouwerman painting is $3,680. 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 Philips Wouwerman's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Philips Wouwerman painting is $1,845,907.
What is the average price of a small Philips Wouwerman painting?
Based on 71 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philips Wouwerman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,387, 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 medium Philips Wouwerman painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philips Wouwerman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,797, 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 Philips Wouwerman's auction record?
Philips Wouwerman's auction record is $1,845,907, set in 2010.
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