Jan Porcellis (1574–1632)
Jan Porcellis is a Dutch artist with 43 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $7,132. 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 Porcellis sold in 2023 for $8,589, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Porcellis on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Porcellis work worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Porcellis work is $7,132.
The median Jan Porcellis painting sells for $8,280 across 18 lots.
The median Jan Porcellis work on paper sells for $4,717 across 3 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 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 29 | $8,280†‡ | $43,750 | 62.1% | 2025-07-11 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $4,717‡ | $21,499 | 42.9% | 2018-09-28 |
† 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) | 5 | $572–$1,354†‡ | $881†‡ | $2,829 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $7,342–$10,328‡ | $9,285‡ | $43,750 |
† 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 | 2020 | $43,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $21,499 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $13,534 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $4,717 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Porcellis worth?
Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Porcellis work is $7,132. The median Jan Porcellis painting sells for $8,280 across 18 lots. The median Jan Porcellis work on paper sells for $4,717 across 3 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 Porcellis painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Porcellis painting is $8,280. 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 Porcellis's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Porcellis painting is $43,750.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Porcellis painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Porcellis painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,285, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan Porcellis's auction record?
Jan Porcellis's auction record is $43,750, set in 2020.
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