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# Philips Wouwerman (1619–1668)

Philips Wouwerman is a Dutch artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $1,479. 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 Philips Wouwerman is recorded as sold in 2025 for $3,055; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Philips Wouwerman works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Philips Wouwerman work worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philips Wouwerman work is $1,479.

The median Philips Wouwerman painting sells for $1,206 across 75 lots.

The median Philips Wouwerman work on paper sells for $2,619 across 2 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $544–$1,801 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $899–$2,959 (the middle half of 32 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 | 104 | $1,206†‡ | $48,776 | 72.1% | 2026-03-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $2,619 | $5,151 | — | 2016-02-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $24,626‡ | $59,273 | — | 2023-05-03 |

† 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) | 41 | $544–$1,801†‡ | $1,010†‡ | $48,776 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 32 | $899–$2,959†‡ | $1,553†‡ | $24,626 |

† 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 | 2014 | $48,776 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $24,626 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $5,151 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $88 |

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 Philips Wouwerman worth?

Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Philips Wouwerman work is $1,479. The median Philips Wouwerman painting sells for $1,206 across 75 lots. The median Philips Wouwerman work on paper sells for $2,619 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $544–$1,801 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Philips Wouwerman paintings typically sell for $899–$2,959 (the middle half of 32 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 Philips Wouwerman painting?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Philips Wouwerman painting is $1,206. 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 Philips Wouwerman's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Philips Wouwerman painting is $48,776.

### What is the average price of a small Philips Wouwerman painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Philips Wouwerman painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,010, 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 medium Philips Wouwerman painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Philips Wouwerman painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,553, 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 Philips Wouwerman's auction record?

Philips Wouwerman's auction record is $59,273, set in 2023.

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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, “Philips Wouwerman auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/wouwerman-philips (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.