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# Willem van Hecke (1893–1976)

## What is Willem van Hecke’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Willem van Hecke at 6 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $774 including buyer’s premium (middle half $599–$1,013, n=7). The auction record is $2,052 for Mother and child (2021, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mother and child, 1968 | Mixed media | $2,052 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2021 |
| 2 | WILLEM VAN HECKE (1893-1976), 1963 | Ink and watercolour on paper on board | $1,527 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | an abstract artwork, 1974 | Abstract artwork | $1,410 | Flandersauctions | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | Untitled, 1970 | Oil on paper, mounted on support | $1,327 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2021 |
| 5 | Twee figuren (Two figures), 1964 | Oil, gouache, pastel and pencil on paper laid down on masonite | $1,190 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Willem VAN HECKE (1893-1976) | Oil on paper | $1,094 | Flandersauctions | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1960 | Oil and ink | $1,068 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | WILLEM VAN HECKE (1893-1976) | Oil on panel | $958 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2025 |
| 9 | Interior with fishermen, 1930 | Water colour | $884 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2020 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1962 | Oil on panel | $778 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 5 | $884 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $774 |
| Paintings | 10 | $733 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $774 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $688 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Willem van Hecke is an artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $668. 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 Hecke sold in 2026 for $1,190, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem van Hecke work worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Hecke work is $668.

The median Willem van Hecke work on paper sells for $726 across 8 lots.

The median Willem van Hecke painting sells for $731 across 12 lots.

The median Willem van Hecke print sells for $212 across 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $212† | $306 | 80% | 2024-11-15 |
| Paintings | 12 | $731‡ | $1,327 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $726† | $1,527 | 57.1% | 2026-03-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Willem van Hecke's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $212 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (12 lots) median $731, record $1,327. A typical Willem van Hecke painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $659–$1,041‡ | $823‡ | $1,327 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,527 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $1,327 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,190 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $1,094 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $306 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $275 |

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 Hecke worth?

Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Hecke work is $668. The median Willem van Hecke work on paper sells for $726 across 8 lots. The median Willem van Hecke painting sells for $731 across 12 lots. The median Willem van Hecke print sells for $212 across 4 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 Hecke work on paper?

Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van Hecke work on paper is $726. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Willem van Hecke's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van Hecke work on paper is $1,527.

### What is the average price of a Willem van Hecke painting?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van Hecke painting is $731. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Willem van Hecke's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van Hecke painting is $1,327.

### What is Willem van Hecke's auction record?

Willem van Hecke's auction record is $2,052, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willem van Hecke auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willem-van-hecke-2 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.