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# 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.

**7 Willem van de Velde the Younger works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.