> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-frans-simons · updated 2026-11-02

# JAN FRANS SIMONS (1855–1919)

## What is JAN FRANS SIMONS’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 9 auction results for JAN FRANS SIMONS at 2 houses since 2022. Over the last 24 months the median price was $465 including buyer’s premium (middle half $197–$600, n=8). The auction record is $1,929 for Siesta (2025, Galerie Bernaerts). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siesta, 1885 | Oil on canvas (relined) | $1,929 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 2 | Conversation au champ | Toile d’origine | $847 | Ader | Mar 2022 |
| 3 | JAN FRANS SIMONS (1855-1919) | Oil on canvas | $817 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | Farms by the water | Oil on canvas | $527 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | David and Goliath | Oil on canvas | $519 | Galerie Bernaerts | Apr 2025 |
| 6 | Portrait of Napoleon | Oil on canvas | $411 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Farmhouse view | Oil on canvas | $208 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | First love | Oil on canvas | $164 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2024 |
| 9 | Alleen | Oil on canvas | $119 | Galerie Bernaerts | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 9 | $519 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $465 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 9 results from 2 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


JAN FRANS SIMONS is an artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2022, median price $519.

A work by JAN FRANS SIMONS sold in 2025 for $527, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a JAN FRANS SIMONS work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAN FRANS SIMONS work is $519.

The median JAN FRANS SIMONS painting sells for $519 across 9 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $519 | $1,929 | 75% | 2026-07-10 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $186–$523 | $411 | $847 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,929 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $847 |

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 FRANS SIMONS worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a JAN FRANS SIMONS work is $519. The median JAN FRANS SIMONS painting sells for $519 across 9 lots.

### What is the average price of a JAN FRANS SIMONS painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a JAN FRANS SIMONS painting is $519.

### What is JAN FRANS SIMONS's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a JAN FRANS SIMONS painting is $1,929.

### What is JAN FRANS SIMONS's auction record?

JAN FRANS SIMONS's auction record is $1,929, 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.