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# Sientje Mesdag-van Houten (1834–1909)

Sientje Mesdag-van Houten is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,709. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Sientje Mesdag-van Houten sold in 2024 for $4,560, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten work is $1,709.

The median Sientje Mesdag-van Houten painting sells for $1,740 across 16 lots.

The median Sientje Mesdag-van Houten work on paper sells for $914 across 9 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $1,740† | $12,685 | — | 2024-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $914† | $4,826 | — | 2024-09-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $952–$1,896† | $1,709† | $6,533 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $504–$2,292† | $864† | $4,826 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $12,685 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $6,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $4,826 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,696 |

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 Sientje Mesdag-van Houten worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten work is $1,709. The median Sientje Mesdag-van Houten painting sells for $1,740 across 16 lots. The median Sientje Mesdag-van Houten work on paper sells for $914 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten painting is $1,740. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Sientje Mesdag-van Houten's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Sientje Mesdag-van Houten painting is $12,685.

### What is Sientje Mesdag-van Houten's auction record?

Sientje Mesdag-van Houten's auction record is $12,685, set in 1998.

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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.