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# Willem van Kessel (1691–1727)

Willem van Kessel is a Dutch artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,601. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Willem van Kessel sold in 2020 for $2,300, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willem van Kessel work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Kessel work is $1,601.

The median Willem van Kessel painting sells for $587 across 1 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 | $587† | $587† | 50% | 2025-09-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $587† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kessel worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Kessel work is $1,601. The median Willem van Kessel painting sells for $587 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Willem van Kessel's auction record is $2,300, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.