Jacob de Backer (1545–1595)
Jacob de Backer is a Flemish artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $29,026. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jacob de Backer sold in 2023 for $51,801, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob de Backer work is $29,026.
The median Jacob de Backer painting sells for $31,991 across 8 lots.
The median Jacob de Backer work on paper sells for $9,331 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $31,991‡ | $399,000 | 57.1% | 2025-03-28 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $9,331 | $9,331 | — | 2017-03-29 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $7,500–$46,602‡ | $39,893‡ | $51,801 |
‡ 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 | 2004 | $399,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $51,801 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $9,331 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob de Backer worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob de Backer work is $29,026. The median Jacob de Backer painting sells for $31,991 across 8 lots. The median Jacob de Backer work on paper sells for $9,331 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Jacob de Backer painting?
Based on 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob de Backer painting is $31,991. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob de Backer's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob de Backer painting is $399,000.
What is Jacob de Backer's auction record?
Jacob de Backer's auction record is $399,000, set in 2004.
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