Willem de Klerk (1800–1876)
Willem de Klerk is a Dutch artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,632. 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 de Klerk sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $3,632 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem de Klerk work is $3,632.
The median Willem de Klerk painting sells for $3,060 across 18 lots.
The median Willem de Klerk work on paper sells for $1,368 across 1 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 | 30 | $3,060†‡ | $23,366 | 60% | 2024-05-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,368 | $1,368 | — | 2023-07-06 |
† 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) | 16 | $1,249–$7,381†‡ | $3,666†‡ | $23,366 |
† 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 | 2005 | $23,366 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $21,823 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,368 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem de Klerk worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem de Klerk work is $3,632. The median Willem de Klerk painting sells for $3,060 across 18 lots. The median Willem de Klerk work on paper sells for $1,368 across 1 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 de Klerk painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem de Klerk painting is $3,060. 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 de Klerk's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem de Klerk painting is $23,366.
What is the average price of a medium Willem de Klerk painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem de Klerk painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,666, 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 de Klerk's auction record?
Willem de Klerk's auction record is $23,366, set in 2005.
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