Willem Claesz. Heda (1594–1680)
Willem Claesz. Heda is a Dutch artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $110,000. 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 Willem Claesz. Heda sold in 2026 for $289,549, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Claesz. Heda work is $110,000.
The median Willem Claesz. Heda painting sells for $126,408 across 37 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Willem Claesz. Heda paintings typically sell for $17,476–$298,416 (the middle half of 30 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 | 41 | $126,408†‡ | $921,928 | 90.2% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 27 | $260,000†‡ | $921,928 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $17,476–$298,416†‡ | $109,022†‡ | $921,928 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2022 | $921,928 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $666,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Claesz. Heda worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Claesz. Heda work is $110,000. The median Willem Claesz. Heda painting sells for $126,408 across 37 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Willem Claesz. Heda paintings typically sell for $17,476–$298,416 (the middle half of 30 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 Willem Claesz. Heda painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Claesz. Heda painting is $126,408. 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 Willem Claesz. Heda's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Claesz. Heda painting is $921,928.
What is the average price of a medium Willem Claesz. Heda painting?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem Claesz. Heda painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $109,022, 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 Willem Claesz. Heda's auction record?
Willem Claesz. Heda's auction record is $921,928, set in 2022.
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