> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/j-van-couver · updated 2026-11-01

# J. van Couver

J. van Couver is an artist with 6 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $947. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by J. van Couver sold in 2011 for $1,381, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a J. van Couver work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. van Couver work is $947.

The median J. van Couver work on paper sells for $758 across 4 lots.

The median J. van Couver painting sells for $1,381 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,381 | $1,381 | 50% | 2011-05-11 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $758‡ | $1,555‡ | — | 2005-04-09 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,555‡ |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,381 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $947 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 J. van Couver worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a J. van Couver work is $947. The median J. van Couver work on paper sells for $758 across 4 lots. The median J. van Couver painting sells for $1,381 across 1 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 J. van Couver's auction record?

J. van Couver's auction record is $1,555, set in 2005. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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.