Simon de Vlieger (1601–1653)
Simon de Vlieger is a Dutch artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $6,712. 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 Simon de Vlieger sold in 2025 for $50,913, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Simon de Vlieger on OpeningBid →What is a Simon de Vlieger work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon de Vlieger work is $6,712.
The median Simon de Vlieger painting sells for $18,186 across 25 lots.
The median Simon de Vlieger work on paper sells for $3,249 across 13 lots.
The median Simon de Vlieger print sells for $475 across 7 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 | 14 | $475‡ | $1,096‡ | 50% | 2022-06-01 |
| Paintings | 32 | $18,186†‡ | $275,000 | 78.1% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 24 | $3,249‡ | $14,515 | 54.2% | 2025-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $201,600 | $275,000 | — | 2023-05-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Simon de Vlieger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $475 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (32 lots) median $18,186, record $275,000. A typical Simon de Vlieger painting sells for around 38× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $201,600.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $427–$860‡ | $475‡ | $1,096‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,264–$37,514†‡ | $14,017†‡ | $92,914‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $17,014–$54,040†‡ | $27,301†‡ | $201,600 |
† 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) | 12 | $1,600–$9,164‡ | $3,380‡ | $14,515 |
‡ 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 | 2019 | $275,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $201,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $14,515 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $12,378 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,096‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,039‡ |
‡ 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 Simon de Vlieger worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Simon de Vlieger work is $6,712. The median Simon de Vlieger painting sells for $18,186 across 25 lots. The median Simon de Vlieger work on paper sells for $3,249 across 13 lots. The median Simon de Vlieger print sells for $475 across 7 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 Simon de Vlieger painting?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon de Vlieger painting is $18,186. 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 Simon de Vlieger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon de Vlieger painting is $275,000.
What is the average price of a Simon de Vlieger work on paper?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon de Vlieger work on paper is $3,249. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Simon de Vlieger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon de Vlieger work on paper is $14,515.
What is the average price of a Simon de Vlieger print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Simon de Vlieger print is $475. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Simon de Vlieger's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Simon de Vlieger print is $1,096. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Simon de Vlieger work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simon de Vlieger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,380, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Simon de Vlieger painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Simon de Vlieger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $14,017, 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 Simon de Vlieger's auction record?
Simon de Vlieger's auction record is $275,000, set in 2019.
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