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

# Jan Buys (1909–1985)

Jan Buys is a South African artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $19.

A work by Jan Buys sold in 2025 for $68, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Buys work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Buys work is $19.

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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2023-05-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2015-09-29 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jan Buys worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Buys work is $19. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Jan Buys's auction record is $19, set in 2025.

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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 Buys auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-buys (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.