Petrus van Schendel Auction Prices and Value Guide

Petrus van Schendel auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 299 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

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Artist
Petrus van Schendel
Source records
299
Market update
2026-02-16

Artist context

About Petrus van Schendel

Petrus van Schendel (1806–1870) was a Dutch-Belgian painter celebrated for his mastery of candlelit and lamplit nighttime scenes, a specialization that earned him the nickname "Monsieur Chandelle." Working within the Romantic tradition, van Schendel produced genre paintings, portraits, and interiors distinguished by their dramatic chiaroscuro effects and meticulous rendering of artificial light on figures and surfaces. Active in both the Netherlands and Belgium, he also worked as an etcher, draftsman, and silhouette artist. His paintings, often depicting market stalls, domestic interiors, and literary or theatrical subjects illuminated by a single candle or lamp, place him among the notable 19th-century Northern European painters of nocturnal genre scenes. His work is documented in the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD) and cross-referenced through Getty ULAN and VIAF authority records.

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Common works and media

Van Schendel's most characteristic works are oil paintings of candlelit or lamplit genre scenes, including market vendors at night, family gatherings around a hearth or table, and single-figure studies in interior settings. He also produced etchings, gouaches, drawings, and silhouettes. Paintings range from small cabinet panels to larger exhibition-scale canvases. Subjects frequently include fish markets, produce stalls, reading figures, and theatrical or literary vignettes, all unified by the dramatic use of artificial light as the primary compositional device.

Market and appraisal context

Petrus van Schendel's works appear regularly at auction, with nearly 300 documented lots. His candlelit genre scenes are the most recognizable and typically the most sought-after category. Appraisal of a van Schendel painting depends on the quality of the chiaroscuro effect, the subject matter (market scenes and interiors tend to be most desirable), condition, provenance, and the work's scale. Oil on panel and oil on canvas are the most common supports. Collectors should verify attribution carefully, as the Romantic nocturnal genre was practiced by several contemporaries. Consulting comparable auction records from major houses is recommended for current market positioning.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction price records were available in the source pack; appraisal should reference comparable sale records from major auction houses.
  • Market context derived from biographical and institutional sources only; realized prices were not available for this research pass.

Evidence

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Petrus van Schendel 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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