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# Siebe Johannes ten Cate (1858–1908)

## What is Siebe Johannes ten Cate’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Siebe Johannes ten Cate at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $366 including buyer’s premium (middle half $332–$994, n=5). The auction record is $50,679 for Plage animée (2021, Ader). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plage animée, 1901 | Huile sur toile | $50,679 | Ader | Oct 2021 |
| 2 | Notre-Dame de Paris, 1858 | Huile sur toile | $13,626 | Christie's | May 2005 |
| 3 | Londres, 1858 | Oil paint | $11,532 | Christie's | Oct 1998 |
| 4 | temps orageux sur l’Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel du Louvre, 1903 | Huile sur toile | $10,422 | Ader | May 2017 |
| 5 | Sur le quai, le Havre, 1904 | Oil on canvas | $7,220 | Christie's | Apr 2003 |
| 6 | Arbres, fontaine et oiseaux, 1903 | Huile sur toile | $4,740 | Ader | May 2023 |
| 7 | EN Market at Auxerre, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $4,543 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | Arbres, fontaine et oiseaux, 1903 | Huile sur toile | $3,894 | Ader | Jan 2023 |
| 9 | COUCHER DE SOLEIL SUR UNE RIVIERE, 1908 | Pastel sur papier marouflé sur toile | $3,519 | Artcurial | Mar 2008 |
| 10 | Voilier, 1885 | Huile sur toile | $2,781 | Ader | Jan 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $5,980 |
| Works on paper | 15 | $976 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $5,881 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $646 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Siebe Johannes ten Cate is a Dutch artist with 49 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,283. 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 Siebe Johannes ten Cate sold in 2025 for $4,543, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Siebe Johannes ten Cate work worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siebe Johannes ten Cate work is $1,283.

The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper sells for $847 across 19 lots.

The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting sells for $4,740 across 15 lots.

The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate print sells for $293 across 1 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 | $293 | $293 | — | 2022-02-10 |
| Paintings | 18 | $4,740†‡ | $50,679 | 83.3% | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $847‡ | $3,912‡ | 79.2% | 2024-11-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Siebe Johannes ten Cate's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $293. Paintings (18 lots) median $4,740, record $50,679. A typical Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting sells for around 16× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,122–$4,529†‡ | $2,617†‡ | $50,679 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $4,102–$10,700†‡ | $8,785†‡ | $13,626 |

† 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) | 15 | $393–$1,040‡ | $646‡ | $3,912‡ |

‡ 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 | 2021 | $50,679 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $13,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $3,912‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $3,519 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $293 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Siebe Johannes ten Cate worth?

Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Siebe Johannes ten Cate work is $1,283. The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper sells for $847 across 19 lots. The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting sells for $4,740 across 15 lots. The median Siebe Johannes ten Cate print sells for $293 across 1 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 Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper is $847. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siebe Johannes ten Cate's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper is $3,912. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting is $4,740. 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 Siebe Johannes ten Cate's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Siebe Johannes ten Cate painting is $50,679.

### What is the average price of a small Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Siebe Johannes ten Cate work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $646, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Siebe Johannes ten Cate's auction record?

Siebe Johannes ten Cate's auction record is $50,679, set in 2021.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Siebe Johannes ten Cate auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/siebe-johannes-ten-cate (updated 2026-11-01).

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.