Jacob Adriaensz. Backer (1608–1651)
What is Jacob Adriaensz. Backer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 30 auction results for Jacob Adriaensz. Backer at 11 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $28,586 including buyer’s premium (middle half $28,000–$28,839, n=5). The auction record is $295,554 for Portrait of Abraham Velters (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Abraham Velters | Oil on canvas | $295,554 | Sotheby's | Oct 2025 |
| 2 | Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, wearing a brocaded doublet, before a red velvet curtain | Oil paint | $250,000 | Christie's | Jan 2024 |
| 3 | Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarter-length, in a black tunic with a lace collar, 2008 | Portrait | $166,149 | Bonhams | Dec 2012 |
| 4 | Portrait of a boy, with an axe, half-length | Portrait | $112,500 | Christie's | Oct 2021 |
| 5 | Profile Portrait of a Bearded Man | Oil on panel | $40,625 | Sotheby's | Jan 2010 |
| 6 | TRONIE OF A WOMAN WITH A BLACK VEIL | Oil paint | $35,806 | Sotheby's | May 2019 |
| 7 | A kneeling woman | Brown ink | $35,064 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| 8 | Crouching female nude | Black chalk | $28,839 | Bonhams | Apr 2025 |
| 9 | An old bearded man, with a cane | Oil on panel | $28,586 | Christie's | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Vertumnus and Pomona | Oil paint | $28,000 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $22,286 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $16,572 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,324 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 30 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacob Adriaensz. Backer is a North Netherlandish artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $11,074. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jacob Adriaensz. Backer sold in 2026 for $28,586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer work is $11,074.
The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting sells for $16,572 across 17 lots.
The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer work on paper sells for $9,718 across 9 lots.
The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer print sells for $847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $847‡ | $847‡ | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Paintings | 27 | $16,572‡ | $295,554 | 63% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $9,718‡ | $35,064 | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $208,074 | $295,554 | — | 2025-10-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacob Adriaensz. Backer's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $847. Paintings (27 lots) median $16,572, record $295,554. A typical Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $208,074.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,383–$32,196‡ | $10,000‡ | $295,554 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $7,500–$12,500‡ | $9,718‡ | $35,064 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $295,554 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $35,064 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $28,839 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $847‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer worth?
Across 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer work is $11,074. The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting sells for $16,572 across 17 lots. The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer work on paper sells for $9,718 across 9 lots. The median Jacob Adriaensz. Backer print sells for $847 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 the average price of a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting is $16,572. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob Adriaensz. Backer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting is $295,554.
What is the average price of a medium Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Adriaensz. Backer painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $10,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob Adriaensz. Backer's auction record?
Jacob Adriaensz. Backer's auction record is $295,554, set in 2025.
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