> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willem-carel-nakken · updated 2026-11-01

# Willem Carel Nakken (1835–1926)

Willem Carel Nakken is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,437. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Willem Carel Nakken sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $2,350 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem Carel Nakken work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Carel Nakken work is $1,437.

The median Willem Carel Nakken painting sells for $2,350 across 13 lots.

The median Willem Carel Nakken work on paper sells for $863 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 | 17 | $2,350† | $17,304 | 76.5% | 2023-05-02 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $863† | $7,021 | — | 2024-02-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,370–$2,283† | $1,414† | $6,489 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $1,901–$10,843† | $2,500† | $17,304 |

† 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 | 2005 | $17,304 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $12,624 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $7,021 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,578 |

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 Willem Carel Nakken worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Carel Nakken work is $1,437. The median Willem Carel Nakken painting sells for $2,350 across 13 lots. The median Willem Carel Nakken work on paper sells for $863 across 9 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Willem Carel Nakken painting?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Carel Nakken painting is $2,350. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Willem Carel Nakken's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Carel Nakken painting is $17,304.

### What is Willem Carel Nakken's auction record?

Willem Carel Nakken's auction record is $17,304, set in 2005.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willem Carel Nakken auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willem-carel-nakken (updated 2026-11-01).

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.