Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633–1707)
Willem van de Velde the Younger is a Dutch artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $10,490. 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 the Younger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $47,523; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde the Younger work is $10,490.
The median Willem van de Velde the Younger painting sells for $47,523 across 15 lots.
The median Willem van de Velde the Younger work on paper sells for $4,738 across 11 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 | 18 | $47,523‡ | $1M | 83.3% | 2026-03-27 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $4,738† | $60,206 | 73.3% | 2026-09-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $380,623 | $1M | — | 2024-11-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $47,523–$460,964‡ | $50,906‡ | $1M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $2,597–$238,514‡ | $17,638‡ | $500,000 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $2,369–$5,227† | $3,120† | $9,231 |
† 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 | 2023 | $1M |
| Paintings | 2020 | $500,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $60,206 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $9,231 |
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 Younger worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van de Velde the Younger work is $10,490. The median Willem van de Velde the Younger painting sells for $47,523 across 15 lots. The median Willem van de Velde the Younger work on paper sells for $4,738 across 11 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 the Younger painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van de Velde the Younger painting is $47,523. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willem van de Velde the Younger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van de Velde the Younger painting is $1,008,000.
What is the average price of a Willem van de Velde the Younger work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van de Velde the Younger work on paper is $4,738. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Willem van de Velde the Younger's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van de Velde the Younger work on paper is $60,206.
What is the average price of a medium Willem van de Velde the Younger painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem van de Velde the Younger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $17,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Willem van de Velde the Younger's auction record?
Willem van de Velde the Younger's auction record is $1,008,000, set in 2023.
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