Willem Vester (1824–1895)
Willem Vester is a Dutch artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,521. 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 Vester sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $1,738 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Willem Vester on OpeningBid →What is a Willem Vester work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Vester work is $1,521.
The median Willem Vester painting sells for $1,202 across 16 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 | 16 | $1,202†‡ | $21,808 | — | 2025-11-07 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $707–$3,881†‡ | $1,304†‡ | $21,808 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $21,808 |
| Paintings | 2004 | $10,114 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Willem Vester worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willem Vester work is $1,521. The median Willem Vester painting sells for $1,202 across 16 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 Vester painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willem Vester painting is $1,202. 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 Vester's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Willem Vester painting is $21,808.
What is the average price of a medium Willem Vester painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willem Vester painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,304, 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 Willem Vester's auction record?
Willem Vester's auction record is $21,808, set in 2005.
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