Jacob (1593–1678)
Jacob is a Flemish artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $13,593. 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 sold in 2025 for $589,125, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jacob on OpeningBid →What is a Jacob work worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob work is $13,593.
The median Jacob painting sells for $58,491 across 37 lots.
The median Jacob work on paper sells for $8,753 across 24 lots.
The median Jacob print sells for $474 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob paintings typically sell for $5,726–$218,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jacob work on papers typically sell for $1,966–$26,871 (the middle half of 22 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 | 6 | $474† | $510 | 66.7% | 2024-06-28 |
| Paintings | 54 | $58,491†‡ | $2.3M | 68.5% | 2025-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $8,753‡ | $191,460 | 77.4% | 2026-03-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $237,500‡ | $2.3M | — | 2025-07-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacob's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $474 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (54 lots) median $58,491, record $2,285,476. A typical Jacob painting sells for around 123× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $237,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,726–$218,750†‡ | $49,566†‡ | $2.3M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $61,125–$226,809†‡ | $160,713†‡ | $275,000 |
† 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) | 22 | $1,966–$26,871‡ | $8,753‡ | $191,460 |
‡ 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 | 2016 | $2.3M |
| Paintings | 2018 | $654,473 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $191,460 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $67,945 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $510 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $474 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jacob worth?
Across 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob work is $13,593. The median Jacob painting sells for $58,491 across 37 lots. The median Jacob work on paper sells for $8,753 across 24 lots. The median Jacob print sells for $474 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob paintings typically sell for $5,726–$218,750 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jacob work on papers typically sell for $1,966–$26,871 (the middle half of 22 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 painting?
Based on 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob painting is $58,491. 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's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob painting is $2,285,476.
What is the average price of a Jacob work on paper?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob work on paper is $8,753. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob work on paper is $191,460.
What is the average price of a medium Jacob painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $49,566, 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 small Jacob work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacob work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $8,753, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jacob's auction record?
Jacob's auction record is $2,285,476, set in 2016.
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