> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-porcellis · updated 2026-11-02

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Porcellis auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-porcellis (updated 2026-11-02).

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.