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# Willem (1856–1928)

Willem is a Dutch artist with 14 auction lots recorded since 1988, median price $429. 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 sold in 2026 for $429, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem work is $429.

The median Willem painting sells for $459 across 7 lots.

The median Willem work on paper sells for $429 across 3 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 | 10 | $459†‡ | $999‡ | 70% | 2024-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $429† | $550 | 60% | 2026-02-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $999‡ |
| Paintings | 2023 | $652† |
| Works on Paper | 1988 | $550 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $429 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Willem worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem work is $429. The median Willem painting sells for $459 across 7 lots. The median Willem work on paper sells for $429 across 3 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 Willem's auction record?

Willem's auction record is $999, set in 2009. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.