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Jacob Jordaens the Elder (1593–1678)

Jacob Jordaens the Elder is a Flemish artist with 15 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $39,801.

A work by Jacob Jordaens the Elder sold in 2025 for $208,188, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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What is a Jacob Jordaens the Elder work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Jordaens the Elder work is $39,801.

The median Jacob Jordaens the Elder painting sells for $37,811 across 8 lots.

The median Jacob Jordaens the Elder work on paper sells for $39,550 across 4 lots.

Price breakdown by category

CategoryLots trackedMedian priceRecord priceSell-throughLast sale
Paintings10$37,811$278,50080%2016-03-31
Works on Paper4$39,550$208,188—2025-07-02
Masterpieces (top of market)3$208,188$278,500—2025-07-02

Notable results

MediumYearPrice
Paintings2011$278,500
Works on Paper2025$208,188
Paintings2009$168,560
Works on Paper2012$58,250

The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Jacob Jordaens the Elder worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Jordaens the Elder work is $39,801. The median Jacob Jordaens the Elder painting sells for $37,811 across 8 lots. The median Jacob Jordaens the Elder work on paper sells for $39,550 across 4 lots.

What is Jacob Jordaens the Elder's auction record?

Jacob Jordaens the Elder's auction record is $278,500, set in 2011.

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