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# Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Pieter Bruegel the Elder is a Dutch artist with 13 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $15,944.

A work by Pieter Bruegel the Elder sold in 2019 for $29,661, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Pieter Bruegel the Elder work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pieter Bruegel the Elder work is $15,944.

The median Pieter Bruegel the Elder print sells for $16,737 across 12 lots.

The median Pieter Bruegel the Elder work on paper sells for $12,391 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 12 | $16,737 | $55,953 | — | 2022-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $12,391 | $12,391 | — | 2008-04-02 |

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $7,353–$31,304 | $16,737 | $55,953 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $55,953 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $52,667 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $12,391 |

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 Pieter Bruegel the Elder worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pieter Bruegel the Elder work is $15,944. The median Pieter Bruegel the Elder print sells for $16,737 across 12 lots. The median Pieter Bruegel the Elder work on paper sells for $12,391 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a Pieter Bruegel the Elder print?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pieter Bruegel the Elder print is $16,737.

### What is Pieter Bruegel the Elder's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Pieter Bruegel the Elder print is $55,953.

### What is the average price of a small Pieter Bruegel the Elder print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pieter Bruegel the Elder print (small (under 50 cm)) is $16,737, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Pieter Bruegel the Elder's auction record?

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's auction record is $55,953, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.