Jan Messier (b. 1949)
Jan Messier is an American artist with 12 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $400. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Messier is recorded as sold in 2025 for $400; 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 Messier on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Messier work worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Messier work is $400.
The median Jan Messier painting sells for $410 across 8 lots.
The median Jan Messier work on paper sells for $350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $410‡ | $1,700‡ | — | 2025-12-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $350‡ | $350‡ | 50% | 2021-01-28 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,700‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,140 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $350‡ |
‡ 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 Messier worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Messier work is $400. The median Jan Messier painting sells for $410 across 8 lots. The median Jan Messier work on paper sells for $350 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan Messier's auction record?
Jan Messier's auction record is $1,700, set in 2019. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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