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# Willem van Mieris (1662–1747)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 60 auction results for Willem van Mieris at 16 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $40,892 including buyer’s premium (middle half $29,277–$68,222, n=7). The auction record is $476,320 for A trumpeter at a casement window with another figure holding an upturned wine glass (2022, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A trumpeter at a casement window with another figure holding an upturned wine glass, 1747 | Glass | $476,320 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 2 | Tartuffe et Élmire supris par Damis, fils d'Orgon, 1711 | Huile sur panneau | $454,650 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | A Merry Toper, 1747 | Painting | $239,325 | Christie's | Dec 2018 |
| 4 | Portrait of a young lady with a spaniel, possibly Dina Margareta de Bye (1680-1740), a landscape beyond, 1747 | Portrait | $212,500 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Joseph and Potiphar's wife, 1747 | Oil on panel, marouflaged | $201,600 | Christie's | Feb 2024 |
| 6 | Perseus and Andromeda, 1747 | Painting | $129,941 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Lot and his Daughters | — | $121,000 | Sotheby's | Jan 2008 |
| 8 | Ceres and Bacchus, 1701 | Oak panel | $113,928 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 9 | The poultry seller | Oil on oak panel | $103,904 | Sotheby's | Jul 2021 |
| 10 | The Judgement of Paris, 1747 | Painting | $94,350 | Christie's | Dec 2016 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 30 | $37,658 |
| Other | 7 | $4,592 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $3,724 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $15,240 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 60 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Willem van Mieris is a Dutch artist with 111 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $13,001. 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 Mieris sold in 2026 for $40,892, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Willem van Mieris work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Willem van Mieris work worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Mieris work is $13,001.

The median Willem van Mieris painting sells for $22,786 across 40 lots.

The median Willem van Mieris work on paper sells for $2,802 across 11 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Willem van Mieris paintings typically sell for $7,913–$60,244 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 58 | $22,786†‡ | $476,320 | 69% | 2026-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $2,802† | $6,970 | 57.9% | 2024-07-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $201,600 | $476,320 | — | 2024-02-06 |

† 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) | 33 | $7,913–$60,244†‡ | $15,240†‡ | $476,320 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $40,000–$94,350† | $76,200† | $454,650 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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) | 10 | $1,389–$4,376† | $2,802† | $6,970 |

† 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 | 2022 | $476,320 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $454,650 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,970 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $5,238 |

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 Mieris worth?

Across 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem van Mieris work is $13,001. The median Willem van Mieris painting sells for $22,786 across 40 lots. The median Willem van Mieris work on paper sells for $2,802 across 11 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willem van Mieris paintings typically sell for $7,913–$60,244 (the middle half of 33 sold 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 Mieris painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van Mieris painting is $22,786. 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 Willem van Mieris's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van Mieris painting is $476,320.

### What is the average price of a Willem van Mieris work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem van Mieris work on paper is $2,802. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem van Mieris work on paper is $6,970.

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

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem van Mieris painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $15,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Willem van Mieris work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willem van Mieris work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,802, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Willem van Mieris's auction record is $476,320, set in 2022.

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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.