> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jaap-wagemaker · updated 2026-11-02

# Jaap Wagemaker (1906–1972)

Jaap Wagemaker is a Dutch artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $5,827. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jaap Wagemaker sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $6,098 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jaap Wagemaker work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaap Wagemaker work is $5,827.

The median Jaap Wagemaker painting sells for $8,405 across 6 lots.

The median Jaap Wagemaker sculpture sells for $8,626 across 5 lots.

The median Jaap Wagemaker work on paper sells for $3,136 across 2 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $8,405 | $28,271 | 75% | 2023-04-25 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,136† | $5,394† | 66.7% | 2026-04-06 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $8,626 | $14,658 | — | 2023-11-21 |
| Photography | 1 | $41† | $41† | — | 2026-04-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,431–$9,527 | $8,626 | $14,658 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $28,271 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $14,658 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $12,400 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2005 | $9,527 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $5,394† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $878† |
| Photography | 2026 | $41† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Jaap Wagemaker worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jaap Wagemaker work is $5,827. The median Jaap Wagemaker painting sells for $8,405 across 6 lots. The median Jaap Wagemaker sculpture sells for $8,626 across 5 lots. The median Jaap Wagemaker work on paper sells for $3,136 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jaap Wagemaker's auction record?

Jaap Wagemaker's auction record is $28,271, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jaap Wagemaker auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jaap-wagemaker (updated 2026-11-02).

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.