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# Willem van de Velde, I (1611–1693)

Willem van de Velde, I is a Dutch artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $13,871. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Willem van de Velde, I sold in 2020 for $13,871, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem van de Velde, I work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde, I work is $13,871.

The median Willem van de Velde, I work on paper sells for $12,192 across 5 lots.

The median Willem van de Velde, I painting sells for $61,740 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $61,740 | $109,609 | 66.7% | 2020-12-17 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $12,192‡ | $17,500 | 83.3% | 2026-07-15 |

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

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,074–$16,250‡ | $12,192‡ | $17,500 |

‡ 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 | 2011 | $109,609 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $17,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,871 |

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 van de Velde, I worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde, I work is $13,871. The median Willem van de Velde, I work on paper sells for $12,192 across 5 lots. The median Willem van de Velde, I painting sells for $61,740 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willem van de Velde, I's auction record?

Willem van de Velde, I's auction record is $109,609, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.