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# Jacob Philipp Hackert (1737–1807)

## What is Jacob Philipp Hackert’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Jacob Philipp Hackert at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,001 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,334–$28,586, n=9). The auction record is $363,881 for A view of the Bay of Pozzuoli (2011, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A view of the Bay of Pozzuoli, 1807 | Painting | $363,881 | Bonhams | Jul 2011 |
| 2 | Eruption of Vesuvius on 8th August 1779, 1779 | Painting | $190,653 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2023 |
| 3 | View of the Arno Valley and Fiesole, 1804 | Landscape painting | $189,958 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2018 |
| 4 | View of the Arno Valley and Fiesole, 1804 | Landscape painting | $184,933 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2023 |
| 5 | Landscape with Sicilian Temples, 1779 | Painting | $166,344 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2017 |
| 6 | The waterfall at Anitrella, Italy, 1737 | Oil paint | $120,731 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | View to the Tiber and St Peter's from Ponte Milvio | Painting | $120,482 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2024 |
| 8 | Landscape with Motifs from the English Garden in Caserta, 1797 | Landscape painting | $118,320 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2020 |
| 9 | View of Maddaloni, 1805 | Painting | $116,897 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2018 |
| 10 | A customs house, with dancers and musicians next to a fire, boats in a bay beyond (possibly the harbour of Castellamare di Stabia, Bay of Naples), 1737 | Oil paint | $104,048 | Christie's | Jul 2024 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $46,487 |
| Other | 16 | $10,219 |
| Works on paper | 25 | $5,378 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 42 | $19,449 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $6,980 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jacob Philipp Hackert is a German artist with 128 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $10,952. 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 Philipp Hackert sold in 2026 for $28,586, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Jacob Philipp Hackert works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jacob Philipp Hackert work worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Philipp Hackert work is $10,952.

The median Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper sells for $5,893 across 40 lots.

The median Jacob Philipp Hackert painting sells for $43,102 across 35 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Philipp Hackert paintings typically sell for $22,165–$120,482 (the middle half of 21 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Philipp Hackert work on papers typically sell for $5,451–$16,890 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 49 | $43,102‡ | $363,881 | 71.4% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $5,893† | $26,028 | 80% | 2024-11-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $143,537 | $363,881 | — | 2024-07-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $6,777–$33,907‡ | $14,803‡ | $60,784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $22,165–$120,482 | $74,899 | $363,881 |

‡ 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) | 20 | $3,022–$7,343† | $5,497† | $18,154 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $5,451–$16,890 | $8,096 | $26,028 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $363,881 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $190,653 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $26,028 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $21,918 |

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 Philipp Hackert worth?

Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacob Philipp Hackert work is $10,952. The median Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper sells for $5,893 across 40 lots. The median Jacob Philipp Hackert painting sells for $43,102 across 35 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Philipp Hackert paintings typically sell for $22,165–$120,482 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jacob Philipp Hackert work on papers typically sell for $5,451–$16,890 (the middle half of 20 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 Philipp Hackert work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper is $5,893. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacob Philipp Hackert's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper is $26,028.

### What is the average price of a Jacob Philipp Hackert painting?

Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacob Philipp Hackert painting is $43,102. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jacob Philipp Hackert's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacob Philipp Hackert painting is $363,881.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacob Philipp Hackert painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Philipp Hackert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $74,899, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a medium Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jacob Philipp Hackert work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,096, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jacob Philipp Hackert's auction record?

Jacob Philipp Hackert's auction record is $363,881, set in 2011.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.