Willem Gerard Hofker (1902–1981)
Willem Gerard Hofker is a Dutch artist with 154 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,202. 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 Gerard Hofker sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $15,137 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Gerard Hofker work is $1,202.
The median Willem Gerard Hofker print sells for $411 across 57 lots.
The median Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper sells for $2,137 across 41 lots.
The median Willem Gerard Hofker painting sells for $12,379 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Willem Gerard Hofker prints typically sell for $147–$652 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Willem Gerard Hofker work on papers typically sell for $820–$26,978 (the middle half of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 63 | $411† | $2,204† | 90.5% | 2026-02-09 |
| Paintings | 26 | $12,379†‡ | $2.3M | 80.8% | 2026-05-04 |
| Works on Paper | 46 | $2,137† | $1.2M | 89.1% | 2026-02-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $535,518 | $2.3M | — | 2022-08-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Willem Gerard Hofker's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (63 lots) median $411 with 90.5% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $12,379, record $2,268,000. A typical Willem Gerard Hofker painting sells for around 30× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $535,518.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $147–$652† | $352† | $2,204† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $7,263–$88,900†‡ | $65,586†‡ | $152,204 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $6,515–$63,514† | $8,484† | $2.3M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $820–$26,978† | $1,640† | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,012–$5,432† | $3,420† | $973,744 |
† 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 | 2022 | $2.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $1.2M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $973,744 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $500,442 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,204† |
| Prints & Editions | 2001 | $2,182 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Gerard Hofker worth?
Across 133 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Gerard Hofker work is $1,202. The median Willem Gerard Hofker print sells for $411 across 57 lots. The median Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper sells for $2,137 across 41 lots. The median Willem Gerard Hofker painting sells for $12,379 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willem Gerard Hofker prints typically sell for $147–$652 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Willem Gerard Hofker work on papers typically sell for $820–$26,978 (the middle half of 29 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 Gerard Hofker print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Gerard Hofker print is $411. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Gerard Hofker's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Gerard Hofker print is $2,204. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,204 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper is $2,137. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Gerard Hofker's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper is $1,173,652.
What is the average price of a Willem Gerard Hofker painting?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Gerard Hofker painting is $12,379. 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 Gerard Hofker's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Gerard Hofker painting is $2,268,000.
What is the average price of a small Willem Gerard Hofker print?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem Gerard Hofker print (small (under 50 cm)) is $352, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem Gerard Hofker work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,640, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Gerard Hofker's auction record?
Willem Gerard Hofker's auction record is $2,268,000, set in 2022.
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