Willem van de Velde the Elder (1611–1693)
Willem van de Velde the Elder is a Dutch artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $37,606.
A work by Willem van de Velde the Elder sold in 2024 for $64,293, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde the Elder work is $37,606.
The median Willem van de Velde the Elder work on paper sells for $3,613 across 6 lots.
The median Willem van de Velde the Elder painting sells for $863,467 across 2 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $863,467 | $902,500 | — | 2021-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,613† | $64,293 | 75% | 2024-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $490,392 | $902,500 | — | 2021-07-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,717–$4,059† | $3,167† | $64,293 |
† 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 | 2011 | $902,500 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $824,434 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $64,293 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $7,582 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem van de Velde the Elder worth?
Across 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde the Elder work is $37,606. The median Willem van de Velde the Elder work on paper sells for $3,613 across 6 lots. The median Willem van de Velde the Elder painting sells for $863,467 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem van de Velde the Elder's auction record?
Willem van de Velde the Elder's auction record is $902,500, set in 2011.
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