Jan Burssens (1925–2002)
What is Jan Burssens’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Jan Burssens at 6 houses since 2015. Over the last 24 months the median price was $287 including buyer’s premium (middle half $171–$1,278, n=12). The auction record is $8,288 for JAN BURSSENS (1925-2002) (2026, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAN BURSSENS (1925-2002) | — | $8,288 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Vlaams landschap, 1961 | Drawing | $6,340 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 3 | Composition, 1965 | Oil on plywood | $5,012 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2023 |
| 4 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil on canvas | $4,830 | Tiroche | Jan 2015 |
| 5 | Knokke - Zwin, 1951 | Oil on cardboard | $3,634 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | To Dover, 1961 | Oil on canvas mounted on panel | $3,282 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Le couple, 1958 | Plywood | $2,901 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 8 | Portret van Paul Léautaud, 1973 | Painting | $1,140 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2022 |
| 9 | Composition abstraite, 1961 | Huile sur panneau | $882 | Ader | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Untitled, 1949-1950 | Artwork | $868 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | $1,885 |
| Paintings | 13 | $821 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $249 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $821 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $197 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Burssens is a Belgian artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $709. 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 Burssens sold in 2026 for $8,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Burssens on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Burssens work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Burssens work is $709.
The median Jan Burssens painting sells for $852 across 18 lots.
The median Jan Burssens work on paper sells for $201 across 10 lots.
The median Jan Burssens print sells for $140 across 3 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 | 4 | $140 | $530 | 75% | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 24 | $852†‡ | $5,012 | 75% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $201† | $6,340 | — | 2026-03-25 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan Burssens's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $140 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (24 lots) median $852, record $5,012. A typical Jan Burssens painting sells for around 6.1× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $713–$1,076† | $797† | $3,634 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $3,282–$4,830†‡ | $4,200†‡ | $5,012 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $135–$326† | $154† | $714 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $6,340 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $5,012 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $4,830 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $714 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $530 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $140 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Burssens worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Burssens work is $709. The median Jan Burssens painting sells for $852 across 18 lots. The median Jan Burssens work on paper sells for $201 across 10 lots. The median Jan Burssens print sells for $140 across 3 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 Burssens painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Burssens painting is $852. 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 Burssens's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Burssens painting is $5,012.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Burssens painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Burssens painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $797, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Burssens's auction record?
Jan Burssens's auction record is $8,288, set in 2026.
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