Jan Josef (1682–1759)
Jan Josef is a Belgian artist with 56 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,771. 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 Josef is recorded as sold in 2023 for $2,842; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Josef on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Josef work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Josef work is $2,771.
The median Jan Josef painting sells for $2,842 across 29 lots.
The median Jan Josef work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 | 44 | $2,842†‡ | $113,218 | 65.9% | 2025-10-23 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $800† | $800† | — | 2021-07-09 |
† 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) | 16 | $1,873–$5,067†‡ | $2,513†‡ | $13,668‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $2,513–$6,285†‡ | $4,743†‡ | $7,161‡ |
† 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 | $113,218 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $13,668‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $800† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Josef worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Josef work is $2,771. The median Jan Josef painting sells for $2,842 across 29 lots. The median Jan Josef work on paper sells for $800 across 1 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 Josef painting?
Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Josef painting is $2,842. 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 Josef's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Josef painting is $113,218.
What is the average price of a small Jan Josef painting?
Based on 16 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Josef painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,513, 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 the average price of a medium Jan Josef painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Josef painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,743, 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 Josef's auction record?
Jan Josef's auction record is $113,218, set in 2018.
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