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# Jacobus van Looy (1855–1930)

Jacobus van Looy is a Dutch artist with 18 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $6,350. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jacobus van Looy sold in 2012 for $9,590, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacobus van Looy work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus van Looy work is $6,350.

The median Jacobus van Looy painting sells for $31,439 across 6 lots.

The median Jacobus van Looy work on paper sells for $2,901 across 6 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $31,439 | $45,598 | — | 2012-06-05 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $2,901† | $6,694 | — | 2022-11-17 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,454–$6,350† | $3,347† | $6,694 |

† 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 | 2003 | $45,598 |
| Paintings | 2000 | $42,085 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $6,694 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $6,350 |

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 Jacobus van Looy worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus van Looy work is $6,350. The median Jacobus van Looy painting sells for $31,439 across 6 lots. The median Jacobus van Looy work on paper sells for $2,901 across 6 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacobus van Looy's auction record?

Jacobus van Looy's auction record is $45,598, set in 2003.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jacobus van Looy auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jacobus-van-looy (updated 2026-11-02).

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.