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# Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes (1847–1920)

Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes is a Dutch artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,401. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes sold in 2005 for $2,921, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes work is $2,401.

The median Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes painting sells for $8,053 across 2 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 | 3 | $8,053 | $13,185 | 66.7% | 2005-01-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1999 | $13,185 |
| Paintings | 2005 | $2,921 |

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 Hermanus Melcher Tilmes worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes work is $2,401. The median Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes painting sells for $8,053 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes's auction record?

Jan Hermanus Melcher Tilmes's auction record is $13,185, set in 1999.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.