> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-ernst-abraham-volschenk · updated 2026-11-02

# Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk (1853–1936)

## What is Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 95 auction results for Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk at 4 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,151 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,450–$4,315, n=11). The auction record is $20,757 for In the Karroo – near Barrydale (2025, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Karroo – near Barrydale, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $20,757 | Strauss and Co | Jun 2025 |
| 2 | Dawn: In the Karroo, 1920 | Oil on canvas | $8,715 | Strauss and Co | May 2019 |
| 3 | Out on the Veld, 1909 | Oil on canvas | $6,786 | Strauss and Co | May 2010 |
| 4 | The 'Schaap Post' (Riversdale), 1911 | Oil on canvas | $6,029 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Two landscapes: 1. 'Kloof en Berg (Vette River Valley), Riversdale', 2. 'In the Gorge of Garcia's Pass, Riversdale', 1853 | Landscapes | $4,982 | Bonhams | Apr 2021 |
| 6 | Early Morning, 1905 | Oil on canvas | $4,728 | Strauss and Co | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | A Mountain Kloof, South Africa, 1917 | Oil on canvas | $4,224 | Strauss and Co | Nov 2016 |
| 8 | Victoria Falls, 1924 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $3,962 | Strauss and Co | May 2019 |
| 9 | Keurbooms River, Knysna, 1921 | Oil on canvas | $3,901 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | View towards Zwartebergen off Oliviers Bridge, Oudtshoorn, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $3,200 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $2,767 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,982 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,838 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 95 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk is a Dutch artist with 108 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $2,535. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk sold in 2026 for $3,901, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk work is $2,535.

The median Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting sells for $2,504 across 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 95 | $2,504† | $20,757 | 96.8% | 2026-06-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $809–$3,451† | $1,838† | $6,786 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $3,716–$7,372 | $4,728 | $20,757 |

† 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 | 2025 | $20,757 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $8,715 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk work is $2,535. The median Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting sells for $2,504 across 92 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting?

Based on 92 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting is $2,504. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting is $20,757.

### What is the average price of a small Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,838, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk's auction record?

Jan Ernst Abraham Volschenk's auction record is $20,757, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.