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# Jan Breughel, the Elder (1568–1625)

Jan Breughel, the Elder is a Belgian artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $981,382.

A work by Jan Breughel, the Elder sold in 2023 for $1,906,144, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Breughel, the Elder work worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Breughel, the Elder work is $981,382.

The median Jan Breughel, the Elder painting sells for $1,443,763 across 4 lots.

The median Jan Breughel, the Elder work on paper sells for $1,197 across 1 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $1.4M | $4.6M | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,197 | $1,197 | — | 2023-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1.4M | $4.6M | — | 2023-07-06 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $4.6M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $1,197 |

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 Breughel, the Elder worth?

Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Breughel, the Elder work is $981,382. The median Jan Breughel, the Elder painting sells for $1,443,763 across 4 lots. The median Jan Breughel, the Elder work on paper sells for $1,197 across 1 lots.

### What is Jan Breughel, the Elder's auction record?

Jan Breughel, the Elder's auction record is $4,606,199, set in 2018.

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