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# Werner Mannaers (b. 1954)

## What is Werner Mannaers’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 61 auction results for Werner Mannaers at 3 houses since 2019. Over the last 24 months the median price was $449 including buyer’s premium (middle half $182–$526, n=23). The auction record is $2,854 for N° 040505/ N° 100605 (2020, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N° 040505/ N° 100605, 2005 | Oil and acryl on canvas | $2,854 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 2 | Le désir, 1990 | Acrylic and charcoal on canvas | $2,211 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2019 |
| 3 | Laisse-moi boire mon café!, 1998 | Painting | $2,145 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2020 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1989 | Painting | $1,622 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Tulla, 1989 | Mixed media (oil, collage) on canvas | $1,142 | Galerie Bernaerts | Feb 2020 |
| 6 | Why Not? | Collage, gouache and pencil | $1,106 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 7 | Put your eyes in your mouth (to Maurice), 1998 | Acrylic on canvas | $993 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Alles komt goe, 2020 | Oil, watercolour and collage | $959 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Villa Lisette | Painting | $943 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2019 |
| 10 | WERNER MANNAERS (°1954), 2005 | Gouache, charcoal, pencil and bic | $872 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $719 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $449 |
| Prints | 9 | $214 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $574 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $449 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 61 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Werner Mannaers is an artist with 82 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $522. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Werner Mannaers sold in 2026 for $530, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Werner Mannaers work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Mannaers work is $522.

The median Werner Mannaers work on paper sells for $450 across 28 lots.

The median Werner Mannaers painting sells for $781 across 24 lots.

The median Werner Mannaers print sells for $214 across 9 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Werner Mannaers work on papers typically sell for $297–$587 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 11 | $214 | $522 | 81.8% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 30 | $781† | $2,854 | 80% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $450† | $1,106 | 71.8% | 2026-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,178 | $2,854 | — | 2021-11-18 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Werner Mannaers's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $214 with 81.8% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $781, record $2,854. A typical Werner Mannaers painting sells for around 3.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,178.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $269–$457 | $285 | $522 |

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $489–$798 | $658 | $867 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $556–$1,030 | $791 | $2,854 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 22 | $297–$587 | $446 | $1,106 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $388–$530† | $514† | $959 |

† 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 | 2020 | $2,854 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2,211 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,106 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $959 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $522 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $457 |

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 Werner Mannaers worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Werner Mannaers work is $522. The median Werner Mannaers work on paper sells for $450 across 28 lots. The median Werner Mannaers painting sells for $781 across 24 lots. The median Werner Mannaers print sells for $214 across 9 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Werner Mannaers work on papers typically sell for $297–$587 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Werner Mannaers work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Mannaers work on paper is $450. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Werner Mannaers's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Mannaers work on paper is $1,106.

### What is the average price of a Werner Mannaers painting?

Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Mannaers painting is $781. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Werner Mannaers's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Mannaers painting is $2,854.

### What is the average price of a Werner Mannaers print?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Werner Mannaers print is $214.

### What is Werner Mannaers's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Werner Mannaers print is $522.

### What is the average price of a small Werner Mannaers work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Werner Mannaers work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Werner Mannaers painting?

Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Werner Mannaers painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $791, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Werner Mannaers's auction record?

Werner Mannaers's auction record is $2,854, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Werner Mannaers auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/werner-mannaers (updated 2026-11-02).

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.