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# Vic Gentils (1919–1997)

## What is Vic Gentils’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 42 auction results for Vic Gentils at 7 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $220 including buyer’s premium (middle half $149–$243, n=5). The auction record is $9,194 for Innocence (2020, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innocence, 1976 | Oil on canvas | $9,194 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 2 | Bronzen schaakspel, 1967 | Bronze | $8,049 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |
| 3 | Manhattan, 1966 | Assemblage de bois sur socle en bronze | $5,907 | PIASA | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Moon Singer n°1, 1964 | Mixed media on wood | $2,030 | Tajan | May 2020 |
| 5 | Moon Singer n°2, 1964 | Mixed media on wood | $2,030 | Tajan | May 2020 |
| 6 | De novice | Painting | $1,621 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 7 | Mama, mama zonder handen | Bronze | $763 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Untitled, 1968 | Mixed media (fragments of canvas, lace buttons and watercolour) | $738 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | The descent from the cross | Tapestry | $495 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2022 |
| 10 | Tower of Babylon | Ink on panel | $383 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $763 |
| Prints | 8 | $165 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $2,030 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $220 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $207 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 42 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Vic Gentils is a Belgian artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $738. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Vic Gentils sold in 2026 for $5,907, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Vic Gentils work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Vic Gentils work worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vic Gentils work is $738.

The median Vic Gentils sculpture sells for $1,387 across 13 lots.

The median Vic Gentils print sells for $149 across 10 lots.

The median Vic Gentils work on paper sells for $738 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $149† | $251 | 62.5% | 2026-04-30 |
| Paintings | 4 | $5,408 | $9,194 | 50% | 2020-09-21 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $738† | $1,516† | 71.4% | 2026-06-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $1,387† | $9,571† | 65% | 2026-10-29 |
| Photography | 2 | $669† | $669† | — | 2019-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,194† | $9,571† | — | 2020-12-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Vic Gentils's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $149 with 62.5% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $5,408, record $9,194. A typical Vic Gentils painting sells for around 36× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,194.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $87–$168† | $149† | $243 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $153–$1,231† | $460† | $1,713† |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $9,571† |
| Paintings | 2020 | $9,194 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $8,079† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,621 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,516† |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,304† |
| Photography | 2019 | $669† |
| Photography | 2019 | $669† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Vic Gentils worth?

Across 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vic Gentils work is $738. The median Vic Gentils sculpture sells for $1,387 across 13 lots. The median Vic Gentils print sells for $149 across 10 lots. The median Vic Gentils work on paper sells for $738 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Vic Gentils sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vic Gentils sculpture is $1,387. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vic Gentils's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vic Gentils sculpture is $9,571. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,571 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Vic Gentils print?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vic Gentils print is $149. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Vic Gentils's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Vic Gentils print is $251.

### What is Vic Gentils's auction record?

Vic Gentils's auction record is $9,571, set in 2020. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $9,571 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Vic Gentils auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/vic-gentils (updated 2026-11-03).

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.