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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.

## 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

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $37,811 | $278,500 | 80% | 2016-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $39,550 | $208,188 | — | 2025-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $208,188 | $278,500 | — | 2025-07-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $278,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $208,188 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $168,560 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $58,250 |

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 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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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.