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# 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.

## What is a Willem van de Velde the Elder work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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.