> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-koster · updated 2026-11-01

# Jan Koster (b. 1959)

Jan Koster is an undetermined artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $845. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Koster sold in 2018 for $1,027, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Koster work worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Koster work is $845.

The median Jan Koster photograph sells for $845 across 14 lots.

The median Jan Koster work on paper sells for $45 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $45‡ | $45‡ | — | 2018-01-30 |
| Photography | 19 | $845 | $4,145 | 73.7% | 2018-12-05 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $343–$1,027 | $774 | $1,452 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2009 | $4,145 |
| Photography | 2017 | $1,452 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $45‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Koster worth?

Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Koster work is $845. The median Jan Koster photograph sells for $845 across 14 lots. The median Jan Koster work on paper sells for $45 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Jan Koster photograph?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Koster photograph is $845.

### What is Jan Koster's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Koster photograph is $4,145.

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Koster photograph?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Koster photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $774, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Jan Koster's auction record?

Jan Koster's auction record is $4,145, set in 2009.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Koster auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-koster (updated 2026-11-01).

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.