Pieter van der Aa (1659–1733)
What is Pieter van der Aa’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Pieter van der Aa at 16 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $468 including buyer’s premium (middle half $384–$4,250, n=5). The auction record is $16,437 for Le Nouveau Theater du Monde ou la Geographie Royale (2021, Finarte Casa d'Aste). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Nouveau Theater du Monde ou la Geographie Royale, 1713 | Engraved copper plates, red and black printing | $16,437 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Mar 2021 |
| 2 | La Galerie agreable du monde, 1729 | 2 volumes, printed frontispiece in red and black with copperplate vignette, 124 copperplate engravings including double-page plates | $8,162 | Christie's | Jun 2002 |
| 3 | Naaukeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen na Oost en West-Indiën | 26 (of 29) volumes in octavo, half leather contemporary bindings with five ribs and red leather labels, volume 22 in parchment binding; includes 516 engraved prints including 94 maps | $5,226 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2024 |
| 4 | (BERMUDA.) Pieter van der Aa. Group of 3 small-format engraved maps. | Engraved maps | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 5 | Group of 3 small-format engraved maps | Engraved maps | $4,250 | Swann Auction Galleries | May 2025 |
| 6 | Naaukeurige Versameling Der Gedenk-Waardigste Zee en Land-Reysen Na Oost en West-Indien, 1706 | 7 parts. 7 title-pages with engraved vignettes, engraved folding map of Venezuela, Guyana and the Lesser Antilles, and 32 engraved half-page text illustrations. Small folio, modern boards | $1,375 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | L'Amerique Selon les nouvelles Observations de Messrs de l'Academie des Sciences, etc., 1713 | Hand-colored engraved map | $1,300 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2017 |
| 8 | La Floride, Suivant les Nouvelles Observations, 1700 | Engraved map, outline hand-color | $812 | Swann Auction Galleries | Dec 2015 |
| 9 | Nouvelle Carte de l'Amerique | Engraved folding map, hand-colored | $780 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2017 |
| 10 | La Floride, 1729 | Double-page engraved map | $600 | Swann Auction Galleries | Jun 2006 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 15 | $812 |
| Other | 7 | $206 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $325 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
Pieter van der Aa is a Belgian-Dutch artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $325. 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 Pieter van der Aa sold in 2026 for $384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Pieter van der Aa on OpeningBid →What is a Pieter van der Aa work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pieter van der Aa work is $325.
The median Pieter van der Aa print sells for $308 across 34 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 | 45 | $308†‡ | $8,162 | 75.6% | 2025-11-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $127–$406†‡ | $153†‡ | $1,375 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $8,162 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $5,226 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pieter van der Aa worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Pieter van der Aa work is $325. The median Pieter van der Aa print sells for $308 across 34 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 Pieter van der Aa print?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Pieter van der Aa print is $308. 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 Pieter van der Aa's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Pieter van der Aa print is $8,162.
What is the average price of a small Pieter van der Aa print?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Pieter van der Aa print (small (under 50 cm)) is $153, 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 Pieter van der Aa's auction record?
Pieter van der Aa's auction record is $16,437, set in 2021.
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