Jan Cox (1919–1980)
What is Jan Cox’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 35 auction results for Jan Cox at 7 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $273 including buyer’s premium (middle half $179–$1,038, n=14). The auction record is $11,429 for The Wrestlers, Boston (2025, Flandersauctions). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Wrestlers, Boston | — | $11,429 | Flandersauctions | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Flower, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $5,500 | Grogan & Company | May 2012 |
| 3 | Le Miroir, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $4,444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 4 | Le Miroir, 1951 | Oil on canvas | $4,444 | Skinner (Bonhams Skinner) | Sep 2010 |
| 5 | UNTITLED [SANS TITRE], 1960 | Gouache and ink on paper | $3,680 | Sotheby's | Jun 2020 |
| 6 | JAN COX (1919-1980), 1974 | Watercolor and chalk on paper | $1,641 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Portraits, 1944/ 48 | Gouache | $993 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Ilias van Homerus, 1976 | 14 screenprints | $3,027 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 2 | The very very angry conservatives, 1980 | Etching, aquatint | $1,135 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2026 |
| 3 | Judith en Holofernes, 1974 | Etching | $746 | Galerie Bernaerts | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $306 |
| Prints | 14 | $275 |
| Other | 5 | $88 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 16 | $425 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $306 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 35 results from 7 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Cox is a Belgian artist with 36 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $306. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Cox sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $27,930 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Jan Cox record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Jan Cox on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Cox work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cox work is $306.
The median Jan Cox print sells for $257 across 16 lots.
The median Jan Cox work on paper sells for $643 across 9 lots.
The median Jan Cox painting sells for $4,444 across 5 lots.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $257 | $3,027 | — | 2026-05-29 |
| Paintings | 5 | $4,444† | $5,500 | — | 2017-11-19 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $643† | $3,680 | 90% | 2026-04-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jan Cox's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $257. Paintings (5 lots) median $4,444, record $5,500. A typical Jan Cox painting sells for around 17× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $191–$357 | $257 | $1,135 |
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $4,444–$4,621† | $4,444† | $5,500 |
† 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 | 2012 | $5,500 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $4,621† |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $3,680 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,027 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,641 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,135 |
† 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 Cox worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Cox work is $306. The median Jan Cox print sells for $257 across 16 lots. The median Jan Cox work on paper sells for $643 across 9 lots. The median Jan Cox painting sells for $4,444 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jan Cox print?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Cox print is $257.
What is Jan Cox's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Cox print is $3,027.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Cox print?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Cox print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jan Cox's auction record?
Jan Cox's auction record is $27,930, set in 2026. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $27,930 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Jan Cox record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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