Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601–1678)
What is Jan Brueghel the Younger’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 80 auction results for Jan Brueghel the Younger at 19 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $88,642 including buyer’s premium (middle half $62,882–$184,334, n=8). The auction record is $8,634,000 for The Five Senses: Sight, Touch, Hearing, Taste and Smell (2022, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 59 | $60,148 |
| Other | 8 | $38,069 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 29 | $69,638 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $38,360 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 80 results from 19 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Brueghel the Younger is a Belgian artist with 141 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $47,313. 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 Brueghel the Younger sold in 2026 for $88,384, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Brueghel the Younger work is $47,313.
The median Jan Brueghel the Younger painting sells for $44,648 across 59 lots.
The median Jan Brueghel the Younger sculpture sells for $80,702 across 2 lots.
The median Jan Brueghel the Younger print sells for $585 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Jan Brueghel the Younger paintings typically sell for $9,416–$88,900 (the middle half of 29 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Brueghel the Younger paintings typically sell for $19,567–$109,072 (the middle half of 28 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 | 2 | $585† | $1,100† | — | 2019-10-03 |
| Paintings | 78 | $44,648†‡ | $8.6M | 75.6% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $63,500 | $63,500 | — | 2022-01-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $80,702 | $129,504 | — | 2023-07-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 20 | $161,347‡ | $8.6M | — | 2025-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan Brueghel the Younger's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $585. Paintings (78 lots) median $44,648, record $8,634,000. A typical Jan Brueghel the Younger painting sells for around 76× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 20 lots) the median is $161,347.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $9,416–$88,900†‡ | $25,000†‡ | $206,104 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $19,567–$109,072‡ | $56,376‡ | $8.6M |
† 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 | 2022 | $8.6M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $399,028 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $129,504 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $63,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2008 | $31,899 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $70† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Brueghel the Younger worth?
Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Brueghel the Younger work is $47,313. The median Jan Brueghel the Younger painting sells for $44,648 across 59 lots. The median Jan Brueghel the Younger sculpture sells for $80,702 across 2 lots. The median Jan Brueghel the Younger print sells for $585 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan Brueghel the Younger paintings typically sell for $9,416–$88,900 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Brueghel the Younger paintings typically sell for $19,567–$109,072 (the middle half of 28 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 Brueghel the Younger painting?
Based on 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Brueghel the Younger painting is $44,648. 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 Brueghel the Younger's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Brueghel the Younger painting is $8,634,000.
What is the average price of a small Jan Brueghel the Younger painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Brueghel the Younger painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $25,000, 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 the average price of a medium Jan Brueghel the Younger painting?
Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Brueghel the Younger painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $56,376, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan Brueghel the Younger's auction record?
Jan Brueghel the Younger's auction record is $8,634,000, set in 2022.
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