> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-boon · updated 2026-11-01

# Jan Boon (1882–1975)

Jan Boon is a Dutch artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $3,880. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Boon sold in 2010 for $3,988, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Boon work worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Boon work is $3,880.

The median Jan Boon painting sells for $3,988 across 11 lots.

The median Jan Boon work on paper sells for $1,453 across 1 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 | 11 | $3,988† | $30,608 | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,453 | $1,453 | — | 2005-06-14 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,888–$4,597 | $4,008 | $30,608 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,886–$9,116† | $3,988† | $9,430 |

† 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 | 2000 | $30,608 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $9,430 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,453 |

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 Jan Boon worth?

Across 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Boon work is $3,880. The median Jan Boon painting sells for $3,988 across 11 lots. The median Jan Boon work on paper sells for $1,453 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jan Boon painting?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Boon painting is $3,988. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Boon's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Boon painting is $30,608.

### What is Jan Boon's auction record?

Jan Boon's auction record is $30,608, set in 2000.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Boon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-boon (updated 2026-11-01).

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.