Jan Billycan (b. 1930)
What is Jan Billycan’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 40 auction results for Jan Billycan at 3 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,081 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,081–$5,541, n=15). The auction record is $16,987 for Untitled (2010, Deutscher and Hackett). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 2004 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $16,987 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 2 | Untitled, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $12,711 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2015 |
| 3 | KIRRIWIRRI, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint and natural earth pigments on linen | $10,617 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jul 2010 |
| 4 | Kirriwirri, 2011 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $7,753 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 5 | My Jila Country, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on linen | $7,401 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Kiriwirri, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $6,649 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2014 |
| 7 | KIRRIWIRRI, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint and pigment on linen | $6,280 | Deutscher and Hackett | Mar 2010 |
| 8 | Kirriwirri, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on plywood | $5,551 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 9 | Kiriwirri, 2006 | Synthetic polymer paint on canvas | $5,541 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Untitled, 2007 | Synthetic polymer paint on plywood | $5,541 | Deutscher and Hackett | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 24 | $5,173 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $7,401 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 19 | $4,283 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 40 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Billycan is an Australian Indigenous artist with 42 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $4,713. 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 Jan Billycan sold in 2026 for $5,083, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Billycan on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Billycan work worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Billycan work is $4,713.
The median Jan Billycan painting sells for $4,236 across 38 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Billycan paintings typically sell for $3,038–$4,345 (the middle half of 29 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 | 39 | $4,236†‡ | $17,291‡ | 97.4% | 2026-06-17 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $3,038–$4,345†‡ | $3,897†‡ | $10,807‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $5,083–$12,933‡ | $8,751‡ | $17,291‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,291‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $16,987 |
‡ 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 Jan Billycan worth?
Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Billycan work is $4,713. The median Jan Billycan painting sells for $4,236 across 38 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Billycan paintings typically sell for $3,038–$4,345 (the middle half of 29 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 Jan Billycan painting?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Billycan painting is $4,236. 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 Jan Billycan's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Billycan painting is $17,291. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Billycan painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Billycan painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,897, 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 Jan Billycan's auction record?
Jan Billycan's auction record is $24,330, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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