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# WILLY VANDERSTEEN (1913–1990)

## What is WILLY VANDERSTEEN’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 20 auction results for WILLY VANDERSTEEN at 1 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,196 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,836–$2,460, n=8). The auction record is $3,386 for De Texasrakkers (2024, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Texasrakkers, 1959 | Oost-Indische inkt op papier, met aanduidingen in blauw kleurpotlood | $3,386 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2024 |
| 2 | De Kleppende Klipper | Pen in East-Indian ink on paper | $3,331 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Spike and Suzy | — | $2,573 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 4 | Suske and Wiske in landscape | India ink and watercolor on paper | $2,422 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 5 | De Kleppende Klipper | Pen in East-Indian ink on paper | $2,271 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | De Kleppende Klipper | Pen in East-Indian ink on paper | $2,120 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | De Kleppende Klipper | Pen in East-Indian ink on paper | $1,969 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | De Kleppende Klipper | Pen in East-Indian ink on paper | $1,439 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | De Kleppende Klipper | Oostindische inkt op papier | $1,060 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2023 |
| 10 | De Kleppende Klipper | Oostindische inkt op papier | $777 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2023 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 8 | $2,044 |
| Other | 11 | $636 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,271 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 20 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


WILLY VANDERSTEEN is an artist with 20 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $777.

A work by WILLY VANDERSTEEN sold in 2026 for $2,573, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work is $777.

The median WILLY VANDERSTEEN work on paper sells for $777 across 17 lots.

The median WILLY VANDERSTEEN print sells for $198 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $198 | $198 | — | 2023-11-17 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $777 | $3,386 | — | 2026-04-30 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $1,969–$2,271 | $2,120 | $3,331 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,331 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $198 |

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 VANDERSTEEN worth?

Across 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work is $777. The median WILLY VANDERSTEEN work on paper sells for $777 across 17 lots. The median WILLY VANDERSTEEN print sells for $198 across 1 lots.

### What is the average price of a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work on paper?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work on paper is $777.

### What is WILLY VANDERSTEEN's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a WILLY VANDERSTEEN work on paper is $3,386.

### What is WILLY VANDERSTEEN's auction record?

WILLY VANDERSTEEN's auction record is $3,386, set in 2024.

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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 VANDERSTEEN auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/willy-vandersteen (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.