Willem Kalf (1619–1693)
Willem Kalf is a Dutch artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $13,668. 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 Kalf sold in 2026 for $72,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willem Kalf on OpeningBid →What is a Willem Kalf work worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Kalf work is $13,668.
The median Willem Kalf painting sells for $13,668 across 24 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 | 36 | $13,668†‡ | $2.8M | 66.7% | 2026-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $277,200‡ | $2.8M | — | 2025-05-21 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,875–$15,007†‡ | $6,176†‡ | $146,836 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $8,450–$277,200†‡ | $72,000†‡ | $2.8M |
† 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 | 2019 | $2.8M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $2M |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Kalf worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Kalf work is $13,668. The median Willem Kalf painting sells for $13,668 across 24 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 Kalf painting?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Kalf painting is $13,668. 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 Kalf's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Kalf painting is $2,775,000.
What is the average price of a medium Willem Kalf painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem Kalf painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $72,000, 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 Kalf's auction record?
Willem Kalf's auction record is $2,775,000, set in 2019.
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