Toon Kelder (1894–1973)
Toon Kelder is a Dutch artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,666. 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 Toon Kelder sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,889 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toon Kelder work is $1,666.
The median Toon Kelder painting sells for $3,007 across 38 lots.
The median Toon Kelder work on paper sells for $922 across 32 lots.
The median Toon Kelder sculpture sells for $1,375 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Toon Kelder paintings typically sell for $1,246–$6,987 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 45 | $3,007†‡ | $52,743 | 84.4% | 2026-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $922† | $3,060 | 91.4% | 2025-02-24 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,375†‡ | $2,225† | — | 2020-09-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $32,114 | $52,743 | — | 2014-06-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $843–$3,673†‡ | $1,666†‡ | $10,442 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $1,246–$6,987† | $2,918† | $52,743 |
† 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) | 14 | $284–$1,913† | $1,253† | $3,060 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $231–$1,094† | $897† | $2,187 |
† 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 | 1999 | $52,743 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $33,895 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $3,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $2,578 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $2,225† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $525‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Toon Kelder worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Toon Kelder work is $1,666. The median Toon Kelder painting sells for $3,007 across 38 lots. The median Toon Kelder work on paper sells for $922 across 32 lots. The median Toon Kelder sculpture sells for $1,375 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Toon Kelder paintings typically sell for $1,246–$6,987 (the middle half of 24 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 Toon Kelder painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toon Kelder painting is $3,007. 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 Toon Kelder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toon Kelder painting is $52,743.
What is the average price of a Toon Kelder work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Toon Kelder work on paper is $922. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Toon Kelder's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Toon Kelder work on paper is $3,060.
What is the average price of a medium Toon Kelder painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Toon Kelder painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,918, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Toon Kelder work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Toon Kelder work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,253, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Toon Kelder's auction record?
Toon Kelder's auction record is $52,743, set in 1999.
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