Dutch, 1893–1985
Harm Kamerlingh Onnes
175results on record
25%sell-through
$3,513median result (USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer)
$31,742record in our coverage
Drawn from 175 recorded results (172 sold · 3 passed) across 3 auction houses, 1998–2015. What we cover
Median sold price by year typical estimate range median result USD, incl. premium; 100% observed, 0% estimated from hammer method · log scale
Where does a value land in this market?
The same figure also answers the seller's question: which house clears a work like this, and for how much — expected proceeds by house, from the sell-through the rest of this page is built on.
Every sold result for this market, low to high (log scale) — the dashed line is the median. Enter a value to see where it lands.
By medium where medium is recorded or stated in the catalog line
| Medium | Results | Sell-through | Median result (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| painting | 119 | n/a | $4,095 |
| works on paper | 34 | n/a | $2,172 |
| ceramics & design | 5 | 0% | $6,724 |
Medium is recorded for 158 of 175 results (90%) — rows above cover that subset; the rest of the record is in the full ledger below.
Compared with Leo Gestel Harm Kamerlingh Onnes Leo Gestel
| Metric | Harm Kamerlingh Onnes | Leo Gestel |
|---|---|---|
| Median result | $3,513 | $7,958 |
| Record price | $31,742 | $994,466 |
| Results on record | 175 | 248 |
| Years active at auction | 1998–2015 | 1998–2026 |
Related artists: Leo GestelJan SluijtersCorneilleEugene Brands
Where this artist sells best
| House | Results | Sell-through | Median | vs. estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie's | 157 | — | $3,196 | — |
| Sotheby's | 14 | — | $7,732 | 0.83× |
| Bonhams | 4 | 25% | $879 | 0.80× |
The same artist across every house we cover — hammer-vs-estimate side by side. A dash in the estimate column can mean withheld rather than unpublished: the house publishes no hammer price, or its printed low is a starting bid rather than an appraisal. Method →
Prices realized 175 recorded lots — sold, passed, and upcoming — results in USD incl. premium; est. marks a premium estimated from the house's schedule ✓ Includes 3 passed lots
| Date | Lot | Medium | vs. estimate | Estimate USD | Result USD, incl. premium | House |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2015·03 | 'Hyacinten' | $732–$1,026 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Flying the Kite (former) also a winter scene, a horse grazing and a horse and cart by the same hand | $732–$1,026 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Bouquet of flowers in a wine glass | $586–$879 | Bonhams | |||
| 2015·03 | Still Life with flowers and fruit | $732–$1,026 | Bonhams | |||
| 2013·12 | Self Portrait | oil on canvas | $5,500–$8,250 | Christie's | ||
| 2013·12 | The consultation | oil on board | $4,125–$6,875 | Christie's | ||
| 2011·11 | In the park | oil on board | $4,060–$6,766 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·11 | A day at the beach, Scheveningen | oil on canvas | $8,089–$10,785 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·09 | Portrait of a woman | oil on board | $1,274–$1,912 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·05 | Mother and Son on a Porch | oil on canvas | $3,681–$6,135 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Snow-drops in a green vase | oil on cardboard | $1,627–$2,169 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Terschelling | oil on board | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Boeien op Terschelling: red buoys | oil on board | $3,254–$4,609 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Een vreemde avond: a strange evening | oil on canvas | $1,627–$2,169 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Apples in a bowl | oil on board | $2,034–$2,711 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | The singer | oil on board | $2,034–$2,711 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | London | oil on canvas | $2,711–$4,067 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Portrait of a French farmer | oil on canvas | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | The waiting room | oil on board | $1,627–$2,169 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Bouquet in a white vase | oil on board | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Study for ceramics | pastel on paper | $813–$1,085 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | A summer bouquet in a blue glass vase | oil on board | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | The Scarecrow | oil on board | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | A portrait of a gentleman | oil on plywood | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | De cycloop danst | oil on board | $1,627–$2,169 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Cyclamen | oil on canvas | $2,034–$2,711 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Three appearances | oil on board | $1,627–$2,169 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | A summer bouquet | oil on board | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | York | oil on board | $2,711–$4,067 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Kinderpaleis: children's palace | oil and goldpaper on board | $2,034–$2,711 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Boat houses | oil on board | $2,440–$2,983 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Playing children | oil on canvas laid down on plywood | $2,711–$4,067 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Telling stories | pencil and pastel on paper | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Two mansions: a tribute to A.C. Willink | pen and watercolour on paper | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Sneeuw over New York; Snow over New York | watercolour and gouache on paper | $1,085–$1,627 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Plymouth | oil on board | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | De eenzame fietser: the lonely cyclist | oil on board | $3,254–$3,796 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Ondergaande zon bij Haagsche Schouw: sunset | oil on board | $2,711–$4,067 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | A bouquet of mixed flowers | oil on canvas laid down on plywood | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Maanlicht - Moonlight | oil on canvas laid down on plywood | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | Pansies in a green vase | oil on board | $1,356–$2,034 | Christie's | ||
| 2010·03 | The garderobe | pencil, watercolour and gouache on paper | $2,034–$2,711 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Portrait of a lady | oil on board | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | A haymaking machine on Terschelling | watercolour and ink on paper | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Onweer, Rijksweg bij Leiden | watercolour on paper | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | The rainbow | oil on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Children playing in the dunes | oil on asbestos | $4,474–$7,031 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Lange Voorhout, The Hague | oil on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Low tide | oil on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Park Voorjaar - Mother and children in the park | oil on board | $3,835–$6,392 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Kaartspelers - Playing cards | oil on board | $3,835–$6,392 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | A gripper in a landscape | oil on board | $1,917–$2,557 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | A cup of tea | oil on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Mother and child | oil on board | $3,068–$4,474 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | The maid | oil on canvas laid down on asbestos | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Etalagekoppen | oil on board | $3,835–$6,392 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Students in Paris | oil on board | $3,835–$6,392 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | De vreemde broeder - A self portrait | oil on board | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Gardener, Endegeest | oil on board | $3,068–$4,474 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | An amorous couple | oil on board | $3,068–$4,346 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Droomwereld van het kind | oil and goldleaf on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Raderboot - Paddle boat | oil on board | $2,301–$2,812 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Generale repetitie - Dress-rehearsal | ink and pastel on paper | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Old woman in the window | oil on board | $2,557–$3,835 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Two flowerpots (recto); A sketch of a bird (verso) | oil on panel | $1,917–$2,557 | Christie's | ||
| 2009·03 | Under the tree | watercolour, ink, colour crayons and pencil on paper | $1,278–$1,917 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | tuin van het st. joris gasthuis, delft | $7,574–$10,098 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | golden gate bridge, san francisco | $7,574–$10,098 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | clowenske koorddanser | $3,787–$5,049 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | een huis met ondergaande zon | $6,312–$8,836 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | lammenschansplein, leiden | $6,312–$8,836 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | zelfportret | $8,836–$12,623 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | viaduct te wassenaar | $7,574–$10,098 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Toren met Vlag | $1,262–$1,893 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Gewaarschuwd | $6,312–$8,836 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Station China | $6,312–$8,836 | Sotheby's | |||
| 2008·12 | Evacuatie vervoer | oil on canvas laid down on board | $4,444–$6,983 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | The beach of Katwijk aan Zee | oil on canvas | $8,888–$11,427 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Scheveningse haven - The harbour of Scheveningen | oil on canvas laid down on board | $5,079–$7,618 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | The memorial service | oil on board | $3,809–$6,348 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Patiënten met kruiwagentjes | oil on canvas laid down on board | $5,079–$7,618 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Drie koks - Three cooks | oil on canvas laid down on board | $3,809–$6,348 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Delft (a triptych) | oil on three panels | $25,394–$38,091 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Sunset, Westland | oil on canvas laid down on board | $7,618–$10,158 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | A mother and her children in the park | oil on board | $6,348–$8,888 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Village school, Oegstgeest | oil on panel | $10,158–$15,236 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | The hairdresser | oil on board | $6,348–$8,888 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Wachten voor het loket | oil on board | $5,079–$7,618 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Dinner time | oil on board | $5,079–$7,618 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | The red bus on the bridge | oil on canvas laid down on board | $3,809–$6,348 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Fishing near a bridge | oil on canvas | $7,618–$10,158 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·12 | Ordering at the restaurant | oil on board | $3,809–$6,348 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·02 | Boats in front of a brick factory, England | oil on board | $3,718–$5,206 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·02 | A barn | oil on board | $2,975–$4,462 | Christie's | ||
| 2008·02 | Woonboten - Houseboats | watercolour and gouache on paper | $2,231–$2,975 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·09 | People by a bridge in winter | gouache on paper | $951–$1,223 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·09 | Family in the dunes of Terschelling | pencil and watercolour on paper | $1,631–$2,174 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·09 | Voormalige Sociëteit Amicitia, Leiden - Former Society Amicitia, Leiden | oil on board | $2,718–$4,076 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·09 | Avond op de lek - Night fall over the river Lek | oil on canvas laid down on cardboard | $2,446–$2,989 | Christie's | ||
| 2007·01 | A still life with flowers in a green vase | oil on board | $1,946–$2,594 | Christie's | ||
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