Jan Fyt (1610–1661)
What is Jan Fyt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Jan Fyt at 20 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $24,554 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,088–$56,700, n=5). The auction record is $302,187 for Studies of the head of a wild boar (2018, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $20,129 |
| Prints | 6 | $437 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $18,750 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $660 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Fyt is a Flemish artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,088. 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 Fyt sold in 2025 for $167,687, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Fyt on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Fyt work worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Fyt work is $7,088.
The median Jan Fyt painting sells for $17,984 across 31 lots.
The median Jan Fyt print sells for $446 across 9 lots.
The median Jan Fyt work on paper sells for $3,948 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Fyt paintings typically sell for $5,613–$21,338 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 | 13 | $446‡ | $2,250 | 69.2% | 2023-06-07 |
| Paintings | 52 | $17,984†‡ | $302,187 | 59.6% | 2025-12-02 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $3,948‡ | $6,880 | — | 2020-06-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $167,687 | $302,187 | — | 2025-12-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan Fyt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $446 with 69.2% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $17,984, record $302,187. A typical Jan Fyt painting sells for around 40× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $167,687.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $272–$660‡ | $446‡ | $2,250 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $5,613–$21,338†‡ | $16,288†‡ | $302,187 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $24,554–$141,216‡ | $44,408‡ | $167,687 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2018 | $302,187 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $167,687 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $6,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $5,020 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,250 |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $1,664‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Fyt worth?
Across 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Fyt work is $7,088. The median Jan Fyt painting sells for $17,984 across 31 lots. The median Jan Fyt print sells for $446 across 9 lots. The median Jan Fyt work on paper sells for $3,948 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Fyt paintings typically sell for $5,613–$21,338 (the middle half of 22 sold 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 Fyt painting?
Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Fyt painting is $17,984. 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 Jan Fyt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Fyt painting is $302,187.
What is the average price of a Jan Fyt print?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Fyt print is $446. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan Fyt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Fyt print is $2,250.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Fyt painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Fyt painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,288, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Jan Fyt's auction record?
Jan Fyt's auction record is $302,187, set in 2018.
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