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# 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.

## What is a Jacob de Backer work 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).

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.