Pierre Courtens (1921–2004)
Pierre Courtens is a Belgian artist with 211 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $418. 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 Pierre Courtens sold in 2025 for $688, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pierre Courtens on OpeningBid →What is a Pierre Courtens work worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Courtens work is $418.
The median Pierre Courtens painting sells for $418 across 190 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Courtens paintings typically sell for $323–$648 (the middle half of 175 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 | 190 | $418†‡ | $5,996 | — | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $1,394 | $5,996 | — | 2024-01-25 |
† 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) | 11 | $202–$404 | $259 | $1,390 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 175 | $323–$648†‡ | $418†‡ | $5,996 |
† 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 | 2024 | $5,996 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $2,091 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pierre Courtens worth?
Across 207 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pierre Courtens work is $418. The median Pierre Courtens painting sells for $418 across 190 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Pierre Courtens paintings typically sell for $323–$648 (the middle half of 175 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 Pierre Courtens painting?
Based on 190 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pierre Courtens painting is $418. 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 Pierre Courtens's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pierre Courtens painting is $5,996.
What is the average price of a medium Pierre Courtens painting?
Based on 175 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Pierre Courtens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $418, 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 Pierre Courtens painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pierre Courtens painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $259, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Pierre Courtens's auction record?
Pierre Courtens's auction record is $5,996, set in 2024.
See the full Pierre Courtens record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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