Jacob de Wit (1695–1754)
What is Jacob de Wit’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 105 auction results for Jacob de Wit at 34 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,196 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,736–$5,820, n=10). The auction record is $123,843 for An allegory of painting and sculpture; and An allegory of music and dance - en grisaille (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An allegory of painting and sculpture; and An allegory of music and dance - en grisaille, 1754 | Oil on panel | $123,843 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | a pair of studies of two seraphs amongst the clouds | — | $54,254 | Sotheby's | Jul 2008 |
| 3 | Bacchanale de putti en trompe-l'oeil, 1749 | Huile sur panneau de chêne, une planche | $54,239 | Artcurial | Apr 2013 |
| 4 | Allegory of Painting and Sculpture Allegory of Music and Theatre, 1749 | Painting | $44,358 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 5 | Allegory of Autumn, 1754 | Black chalk, watercolor, bodycolor, on three joined sheets of paper | $32,500 | Christie's | Jan 2020 |
| 6 | Putti playing around a herm, circa 1715 | Pen and black ink and brown and gray wash, heightened with white, over red chalk | $26,400 | Sotheby's | Feb 2025 |
| 7 | An Allegory of Autumn: Putti on a pedestal in a feigned stone niche, one holding a thyrsus, the other a stucco medallion depicting Bacchus, 1754 | Oil paint | $23,064 | Christie's | Mar 1998 |
| 8 | Putti cavorting in a landscape - en grisaille, 1754 | Oil paint | $21,967 | Christie's | Jul 2019 |
| 9 | Saint Luke; Saint Mark; Saint Ambrose; Saint Gregory; Saint James the Great; Saint Matthias; Saint Jerome; Saint Augustine; Saint John the Evangelist; and Saint Matthew - en brunaille, 1754 | Oil paint | $21,780 | Christie's | Mar 2020 |
| 10 | An Allegory of the Arts, 1754 | Oil on canvas, arched top | $17,640 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $9,764 |
| Other | 14 | $3,672 |
| Works on paper | 31 | $2,224 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $10,268 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $9,527 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 41 | $2,830 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 105 results from 34 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacob de Wit is a Dutch artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,098. 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 de Wit is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,750; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob de Wit work is $3,098.
The median Jacob de Wit work on paper sells for $2,638 across 55 lots.
The median Jacob de Wit painting sells for $6,865 across 35 lots.
The median Jacob de Wit print sells for $364 across 3 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jacob de Wit work on papers typically sell for $1,490–$3,789 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 | 4 | $364†‡ | $823‡ | 75% | 2025-02-24 |
| Paintings | 42 | $6,865†‡ | $123,843 | 83.3% | 2026-06-24 |
| Works on Paper | 64 | $2,638†‡ | $32,500 | 85.9% | 2026-07-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $49,299 | $123,843 | — | 2025-02-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacob de Wit's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $364 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $6,865, record $123,843. A typical Jacob de Wit painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $49,299.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,830–$6,645†‡ | $4,372†‡ | $17,640 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $6,443–$17,632†‡ | $8,990†‡ | $24,431 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 51 | $1,490–$3,789†‡ | $2,638†‡ | $26,400 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2023 | $123,843 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $54,239 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $32,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $26,400 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $823‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $364† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 de Wit worth?
Across 101 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob de Wit work is $3,098. The median Jacob de Wit work on paper sells for $2,638 across 55 lots. The median Jacob de Wit painting sells for $6,865 across 35 lots. The median Jacob de Wit print sells for $364 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacob de Wit work on papers typically sell for $1,490–$3,789 (the middle half of 51 sold 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 de Wit work on paper?
Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob de Wit work on paper is $2,638. 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 Jacob de Wit's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob de Wit work on paper is $32,500.
What is the average price of a Jacob de Wit painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob de Wit painting is $6,865. 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 Jacob de Wit's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob de Wit painting is $123,843.
What is the average price of a small Jacob de Wit work on paper?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob de Wit work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,638, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 large Jacob de Wit painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Jacob de Wit painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $8,990, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jacob de Wit's auction record?
Jacob de Wit's auction record is $123,843, set in 2023.
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