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# RONALD WESTERHUIS

Operating out of his Zwolle-based studio, this Dutch contemporary sculptor specializes in monumental stainless steel structures that utilize high-gloss polishing to manipulate light and space. His 2017 project for a private collection in Ibiza involved a 12-meter high reflective needle that remains one of the largest private steel commissions in Europe.

## COLLECTION STATS

Works

2

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Art

Top Rarity

Very Rare

Collectors

1

Latest Addition

Mar 2026

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![Ronald Westerhuis 'Sun' Stainless Steel Sculpture - art collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ff5db914-ae15-4a16-b7a7-b61c741ea110/1-1774613440655.jpg)

Very Rare

### Ronald Westerhuis 'Sun' Stainless Steel Sculpture

art Mar 27, 2026 

$35,000 - $75,000 • May 2026 



](/archive/art/sun-2022-by-ronald-westerhuis)

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![Contemporary Wall-Mounted Convex Dome Sculpture with Mirror Inset - art collectible](https://smpgbcsonkmwzognzosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/curiosity-images/ff5db914-ae15-4a16-b7a7-b61c741ea110/1-1774693840584.jpg)

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### Contemporary Wall-Mounted Convex Dome Sculpture with Mirror Inset

art Mar 28, 2026 

$2,000 - $5,000 • May 2026 



](/archive/art/ronald-westerhuis-rainbow-convex-wall-sculpture-2022)

## Large-scale reflective installations and precision-engineered steel sculptures

### MH17 Memorial (Grief)

Completed in 2012 for the memorial park in Vijfhuizen, this 16-meter high sculpture consists of 298 stainless steel tubes and a central eye aimed at the MH17 disaster site.

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## Frequently asked questions

### How can I verify the authenticity of a Ronald Westerhuis sculpture?

### What is the current market value for Ronald Westerhuis works?

### What technical processes does Westerhuis use for his mirror finishes?

### Does Ronald Westerhuis create site-specific public art?

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