Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller (1855–1925)
Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller is a Dutch artist with 120 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $1,319. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $1,850 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work is $1,319.
The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting sells for $1,631 across 68 lots.
The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work on paper sells for $942 across 28 lots.
The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller photograph sells for $1,483 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller paintings typically sell for $893–$5,368 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller paintings typically sell for $285–$1,896 (the middle half of 25 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 | 1 | $140† | $140† | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Paintings | 71 | $1,631† | $33,906 | 95.8% | 2026-02-09 |
| Works on Paper | 31 | $942† | $7,534 | 90.3% | 2026-02-09 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,483† | $2,825 | — | 2020-10-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $18,627 | $33,906 | — | 2009-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $140. Paintings (71 lots) median $1,631, record $33,906. A typical Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $18,627.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $285–$1,896† | $731† | $33,906 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $893–$5,368† | $2,072† | $24,487 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $188–$2,637† | $1,883† | $7,534 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $263–$1,649† | $942† | $3,767 |
† 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 | 1999 | $33,906 |
| Paintings | 1999 | $24,487 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $7,534 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $4,708 |
| Photography | 1999 | $2,825 |
| Photography | 2020 | $140† |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $140† |
† 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 Hillebrand Wijsmuller worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work is $1,319. The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting sells for $1,631 across 68 lots. The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work on paper sells for $942 across 28 lots. The median Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller photograph sells for $1,483 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller paintings typically sell for $893–$5,368 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller paintings typically sell for $285–$1,896 (the middle half of 25 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 Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting is $1,631. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting is $33,906.
What is the average price of a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work on paper is $942. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller work on paper is $7,534.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller's auction record?
Jan Hillebrand Wijsmuller's auction record is $33,906, set in 1999.
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