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# Willy Anthoons (1911–1983)

Willy Anthoons is a Belgian artist with 252 auction lots recorded since 2012, median price $303. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Willy Anthoons sold in 2024 for $619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Willy Anthoons work worth?

Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Anthoons work is $303.

The median Willy Anthoons work on paper sells for $278 across 191 lots.

The median Willy Anthoons print sells for $303 across 7 lots.

The median Willy Anthoons sculpture sells for $4,113 across 5 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Willy Anthoons work on papers typically sell for $195–$378 (the middle half of 135 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 8 | $303 | $594 | 87.5% | 2016-01-22 |
| Paintings | 3 | $594 | $703 | 66.7% | 2016-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 202 | $278† | $1,817 | 94.6% | 2024-11-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $4,113† | $5,620 | 83.3% | 2021-06-15 |
| Photography | 1 | $324 | $324 | — | 2016-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $1,817† | $9,727 | — | 2021-06-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Willy Anthoons's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $303 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $594, record $703. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 13 lots) the median is $1,817.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 135 | $195–$378† | $303† | $1,817 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $238–$378 | $270 | $703 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,620 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $4,492† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $1,817 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,801 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $703 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $594 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $519 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $486 |

† 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 Willy Anthoons worth?

Across 228 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Willy Anthoons work is $303. The median Willy Anthoons work on paper sells for $278 across 191 lots. The median Willy Anthoons print sells for $303 across 7 lots. The median Willy Anthoons sculpture sells for $4,113 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Willy Anthoons work on papers typically sell for $195–$378 (the middle half of 135 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Willy Anthoons work on paper?

Based on 191 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Willy Anthoons work on paper is $278. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Willy Anthoons's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Willy Anthoons work on paper is $1,817.

### What is the average price of a small Willy Anthoons work on paper?

Based on 135 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Willy Anthoons work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Willy Anthoons work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Willy Anthoons work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Willy Anthoons's auction record?

Willy Anthoons's auction record is $9,727, set in 2016.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Willy Anthoons auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willy-anthoons (updated 2026-11-02).

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.