Jan Hendrik Scheltema (1861–1961)
Jan Hendrik Scheltema is a Dutch artist with 34 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $4,274. 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 Hendrik Scheltema sold in 2023 for a hammer price of $4,756 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hendrik Scheltema work is $4,274.
The median Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting sells for $4,274 across 28 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Hendrik Scheltema paintings typically sell for $3,802–$7,013 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $4,274†‡ | $40,240† | 82.4% | 2025-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,530–$3,437†‡ | $1,687†‡ | $4,274† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $3,802–$7,013†‡ | $5,069†‡ | $23,900 |
† 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 | 2023 | $40,240† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $23,900 |
† 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 Hendrik Scheltema worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hendrik Scheltema work is $4,274. The median Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting sells for $4,274 across 28 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Hendrik Scheltema paintings typically sell for $3,802–$7,013 (the middle half of 20 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 Hendrik Scheltema painting?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting is $4,274. 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 Hendrik Scheltema's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting is $40,240. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,240 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Hendrik Scheltema painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,069, 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 Hendrik Scheltema's auction record?
Jan Hendrik Scheltema's auction record is $40,240, set in 2023. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,240 (buyer's premium not included).
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