Jacobus Houbraken (1698–1780)
What is Jacobus Houbraken’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Jacobus Houbraken at 20 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $635 including buyer’s premium (middle half $256–$1,317, n=5). The auction record is $5,604 for The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain (2017, James Adam Salesrooms). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of Walter Raleigh | Oil on paper laid down on panel | $1,134 | Roseberys London | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Accession of Pope Benedict IV | Pencil, pen and ink and grey wash | $555 | Sworders | Sep 2023 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 20 | $342 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $347 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Jacobus Houbraken is a Dutch artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $347. 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 Jacobus Houbraken sold in 2026 for $635, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus Houbraken work is $347.
The median Jacobus Houbraken print sells for $337 across 31 lots.
The median Jacobus Houbraken work on paper sells for $554 across 1 lots.
The median Jacobus Houbraken painting sells for $1,134 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jacobus Houbraken prints typically sell for $118–$529 (the middle half of 25 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 | 47 | $337†‡ | $5,604 | 66% | 2026-04-09 |
| Paintings | 1 | $1,134 | $1,134 | — | 2024-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $554 | $554 | 50% | 2023-09-26 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jacobus Houbraken's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $337 with 66% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $1,134, record $1,134. A typical Jacobus Houbraken painting sells for around 3.4× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $118–$529†‡ | $337†‡ | $2,554‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $5,604 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $2,554‡ |
| Paintings | 2024 | $1,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $554 |
‡ 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 Jacobus Houbraken worth?
Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus Houbraken work is $347. The median Jacobus Houbraken print sells for $337 across 31 lots. The median Jacobus Houbraken work on paper sells for $554 across 1 lots. The median Jacobus Houbraken painting sells for $1,134 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jacobus Houbraken prints typically sell for $118–$529 (the middle half of 25 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 Jacobus Houbraken print?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jacobus Houbraken print is $337. 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 Jacobus Houbraken's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jacobus Houbraken print is $5,604.
What is the average price of a small Jacobus Houbraken print?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jacobus Houbraken print (small (under 50 cm)) is $337, 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 Jacobus Houbraken's auction record?
Jacobus Houbraken's auction record is $5,604, set in 2017.
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