Jan Cobbaert (1909–1995)
What is Jan Cobbaert’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 55 auction results for Jan Cobbaert at 9 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $543 including buyer’s premium (middle half $292–$1,346, n=10). The auction record is $11,430 for Avond carnaval (2022, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avond carnaval | Painting | $11,430 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | De Ark, Boxtel, 1973 | Oil on canvas | $8,958 | Christie's | Jan 2007 |
| 3 | Maskers stillevens | Painting | $8,876 | Galerie Bernaerts | Sep 2022 |
| 4 | In de speelkamer | Oil on canvas | $8,373 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 5 | Untitled | Oil on canvas | $7,538 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 6 | Verbeelding, 1985 | Painting | $7,144 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Speelgoed | Oil on canvas | $6,221 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2023 |
| 8 | Illusie, circa 1990 | Painting | $6,108 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| 9 | Untitled, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $5,754 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Carnaval Dream | Doek / Toile | $4,886 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $6,164 |
| Works on paper | 5 | $811 |
| Prints | 16 | $286 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $2,457 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $286 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 55 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Cobbaert is a Belgian artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,220. 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 Cobbaert sold in 2026 for $1,432, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Cobbaert on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Cobbaert work worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cobbaert work is $1,220.
The median Jan Cobbaert painting sells for $4,081 across 22 lots.
The median Jan Cobbaert print sells for $286 across 16 lots.
The median Jan Cobbaert work on paper sells for $762 across 10 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 | 19 | $286 | $1,417 | 84.2% | 2026-07-10 |
| Paintings | 22 | $4,081† | $11,430 | — | 2025-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $762† | $3,189† | 83.3% | 2026-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,958 | $11,430 | — | 2022-09-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jan Cobbaert's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $286 with 84.2% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $4,081, record $11,430. A typical Jan Cobbaert painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $8,958.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $169–$300 | $237 | $669 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $294–$388 | $336 | $1,417 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 15 | $2,727–$6,682† | $4,129† | $8,876 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $458–$769† | $610† | $2,357† |
† 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 | 2022 | $11,430 |
| Paintings | 2007 | $8,958 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $3,189† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,950 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,417 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $669 |
† 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 Cobbaert worth?
Across 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cobbaert work is $1,220. The median Jan Cobbaert painting sells for $4,081 across 22 lots. The median Jan Cobbaert print sells for $286 across 16 lots. The median Jan Cobbaert work on paper sells for $762 across 10 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 Cobbaert painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cobbaert painting is $4,081. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cobbaert's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cobbaert painting is $11,430.
What is the average price of a Jan Cobbaert print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cobbaert print is $286.
What is Jan Cobbaert's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cobbaert print is $1,417.
What is the average price of a Jan Cobbaert work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cobbaert work on paper is $762. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cobbaert's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cobbaert work on paper is $3,189. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,189 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Jan Cobbaert painting?
Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Cobbaert painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,129, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Cobbaert's auction record?
Jan Cobbaert's auction record is $11,430, set in 2022.
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