Willem Paerels (1878–1962)
Willem Paerels is a Belgian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $442. 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 Paerels is recorded as sold in 2026 for $690; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willem Paerels on OpeningBid →What is a Willem Paerels work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Paerels work is $442.
The median Willem Paerels painting sells for $717 across 9 lots.
The median Willem Paerels work on paper sells for $194 across 7 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 | 11 | $717† | $12,891 | 81.8% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $194†‡ | $1,175 | 70% | 2026-05-12 |
† 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) | 8 | $279–$3,620† | $1,087† | $12,891 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $171–$363‡ | $233‡ | $1,175 |
‡ 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 | 2013 | $12,891 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $5,624 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $1,175 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $363 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Paerels worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Paerels work is $442. The median Willem Paerels painting sells for $717 across 9 lots. The median Willem Paerels work on paper sells for $194 across 7 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 Paerels painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Paerels painting is $717. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem Paerels's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Paerels painting is $12,891.
What is Willem Paerels's auction record?
Willem Paerels's auction record is $12,891, set in 2013.
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