Eppo Doeve Auction Prices and Value Guide

Eppo Doeve auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 220 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Eppo Doeve auction prices: quick answer

Eppo Doeve auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Eppo Doeve
Source records
220
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Eppo Doeve

Eppo Doeve (born Josef Ferdinand Doeve, 1907–1981) was a Dutch painter, cartoonist, and illustrator of Indo descent, born in Bandung in the Dutch East Indies. He relocated to the Netherlands in 1927 and built a prolific career spanning painting, lithography, watercolor, etching, sculpture, mural painting, medal design, and graphic art. Doeve became one of the Netherlands' most recognized editorial cartoonists and illustrators, with over 1,400 works catalogued by the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD). He was invested as a Knight of the Order of Orange Nassau in 1973. His Indo heritage and colonial birthplace informed a distinctive perspective in Dutch post-war visual culture, and his cartoons and illustrations appeared widely in Dutch periodicals and published books.

painting (oil, watercolor)lithographyetchingpen drawingeditorial cartoons and caricatureillustrated books and print portfolios

Common works and media

Doeve's most commonly encountered works include pen-and-ink editorial cartoons, lithographic prints, book illustrations, watercolors, oil paintings, and etchings. He also produced wall-sized murals, sculptural works, and designed medals. His cartoon originals and illustrated print portfolios appear frequently in the Dutch auction market, while paintings and murals are rarer. Works are signed 'Doeve' unless otherwise noted in RKD records.

Market and appraisal context

Eppo Doeve's work appears regularly at Dutch and European auctions, with over 220 recorded lots. Works range from oil paintings and watercolors to lithographs, etchings, pen drawings, and original editorial cartoons. Auction outcomes depend heavily on medium, size, subject, and period. Large paintings and murals are less common at auction than works on paper and prints, which make up a significant share of lots. Collectors should verify signatures (he signed 'Doeve') against RKD records. Provenance linking a work to a known commission, publication, or exhibition can add meaningful context to an appraisal.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Value drivers

  1. Medium and technique: oil paintings and wall-size murals generally carry more weight than pen drawings or editorial cartoons
  2. Subject matter: editorial cartoon originals and book illustrations appear frequently at auction
  3. Provenance: works tied to major Dutch periodicals, commissioned murals, or prize medals may carry premium context
  4. Condition and attribution: works signed 'Doeve' should be verified against RKD records

Appraisal caveats

  • Doeve is best known in the Netherlands and Indonesia; auction results are concentrated in Dutch and select European houses.
  • The large body of editorial cartoon work means many works on paper appear at auction; rarity varies significantly by medium and period.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Eppo Doeve worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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