Willem Hussem (1900–1974)
Willem Hussem is a Dutch artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $7,958. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Willem Hussem sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $9,947 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Hussem work is $7,958.
The median Willem Hussem painting sells for $8,111 across 33 lots.
The median Willem Hussem work on paper sells for $2,220 across 3 lots.
The median Willem Hussem print sells for $460 across 2 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 | 2 | $460† | $699† | — | 2025-08-15 |
| Paintings | 38 | $8,111† | $25,830† | 86.8% | 2026-04-06 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,220† | $2,576† | 75% | 2022-03-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Willem Hussem's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $460. Paintings (38 lots) median $8,111, record $25,830. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,830 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Willem Hussem painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $4,383–$9,674† | $7,998† | $21,074† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $10,150–$19,930† | $14,589† | $25,830† |
† 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 | 2025 | $25,830† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $25,474† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $2,576† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $2,220† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $699† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $220 |
† 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 Hussem worth?
Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Hussem work is $7,958. The median Willem Hussem painting sells for $8,111 across 33 lots. The median Willem Hussem work on paper sells for $2,220 across 3 lots. The median Willem Hussem print sells for $460 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Willem Hussem painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Hussem painting is $8,111. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Hussem's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Hussem painting is $25,830. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,830 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Willem Hussem painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem Hussem painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,998, 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 large Willem Hussem painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Willem Hussem painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $14,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Hussem's auction record?
Willem Hussem's auction record is $25,830, set in 2025. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $25,830 (buyer's premium not included).
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