Willem van de Velde II (1633–1707)
Willem van de Velde II is a Dutch artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,825. 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 van de Velde II sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $12,808 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde II work is $6,825.
The median Willem van de Velde II work on paper sells for $6,456 across 19 lots.
The median Willem van de Velde II painting sells for $31,945 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 | 9 | $31,945‡ | $374,316 | 77.8% | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $6,456† | $12,808† | — | 2026-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 17 | $2,695–$7,249† | $5,799† | $11,033 |
† 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 | 2020 | $374,316 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $36,207 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $12,808† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $11,033 |
† 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 van de Velde II worth?
Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde II work is $6,825. The median Willem van de Velde II work on paper sells for $6,456 across 19 lots. The median Willem van de Velde II painting sells for $31,945 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 van de Velde II work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van de Velde II work on paper is $6,456. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem van de Velde II's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van de Velde II work on paper is $12,808. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,808 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Willem van de Velde II work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem van de Velde II work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem van de Velde II's auction record?
Willem van de Velde II's auction record is $374,316, set in 2020.
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