Salomon van Ruysdael (1592–1670)
What is Salomon van Ruysdael’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 98 auction results for Salomon van Ruysdael at 20 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $140,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $26,911–$762,000, n=17). The auction record is $3,330,500 for A river view with the town of Weesp (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 73 | $140,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $100,000 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $74,391 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 98 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Salomon van Ruysdael is a Dutch artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $90,093. 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 Salomon van Ruysdael is recorded as sold in 2026 for $500,239; 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 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salomon van Ruysdael work is $90,093.
The median Salomon van Ruysdael painting sells for $86,436 across 84 lots.
The median Salomon van Ruysdael print sells for $299 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Salomon van Ruysdael paintings typically sell for $30,092–$230,300 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Salomon van Ruysdael paintings typically sell for $47,381–$235,000 (the middle half of 26 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 | 1 | $299‡ | $299‡ | — | 2023-05-23 |
| Paintings | 96 | $86,436†‡ | $3.3M | 87.5% | 2026-03-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 46 | $328,811‡ | $3.3M | — | 2026-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Salomon van Ruysdael's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $299. Paintings (96 lots) median $86,436, record $3,330,500. A typical Salomon van Ruysdael painting sells for around 289× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 46 lots) the median is $328,811.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $47,381–$235,000†‡ | $78,456†‡ | $2.6M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $30,092–$230,300†‡ | $84,487†‡ | $3M |
† 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 | 2010 | $3.3M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $299‡ |
‡ 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 Salomon van Ruysdael worth?
Across 97 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Salomon van Ruysdael work is $90,093. The median Salomon van Ruysdael painting sells for $86,436 across 84 lots. The median Salomon van Ruysdael print sells for $299 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Salomon van Ruysdael paintings typically sell for $30,092–$230,300 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Salomon van Ruysdael paintings typically sell for $47,381–$235,000 (the middle half of 26 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 Salomon van Ruysdael painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Salomon van Ruysdael painting is $86,436. 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 Salomon van Ruysdael's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Salomon van Ruysdael painting is $3,330,500.
What is the average price of a medium Salomon van Ruysdael painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Salomon van Ruysdael painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $84,487, 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 Salomon van Ruysdael painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Salomon van Ruysdael painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $78,456, 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 Salomon van Ruysdael's auction record?
Salomon van Ruysdael's auction record is $3,330,500, set in 2010.
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