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# Jan Schoonhoven (1914–1994)

## What is Jan Schoonhoven’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 303 auction results for Jan Schoonhoven at 25 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $27,545 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,107–$66,858, n=10). The auction record is $1,218,844 for Weißes Strukturrelief R 62-1 (2010, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weißes Strukturrelief R 62-1 | Painted papier-maché on wood | $1,218,844 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 2 | R 71-18, 1971 | Pigment and paper maché on panel | $815,013 | Ketterer Kunst | Jun 2021 |
| 3 | R 61-5, Jalouzieënreliëf / Fanlight-shutters | Wood, cardboard, paper and emulsion paint | $762,241 | Sotheby's | Jul 2009 |
| 4 | Quadratenreliëf met Schuine Binnenvlakken in 4 Richtingen | Papier-mâché, cardboard and wallpaint | $732,169 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 5 | Relief R 69-1 | Painted papier-maché on wood | $714,096 | Sotheby's | Feb 2010 |
| 6 | Relief, 1971 | Painted cardboard relief | $660,731 | Christie's | Feb 2016 |
| 7 | R72-73-M-14, 1972 | Wool | $612,269 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 8 | R 70-22, 1970 | Pigment and papier mâché on panel | $549,559 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2021 |
| 9 | Quadratenrelief met schuine binnenvlaken in 4 richtingen | Cardboard relief | $542,500 | Sotheby's | May 2010 |
| 10 | R60-27, 1960 | Panel | $530,500 | Christie's | May 2010 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $190,807 |
| Other | 62 | $117,643 |
| Works on paper | 68 | $10,215 |
| Prints | 11 | $794 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $131,567 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $27,163 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $20,208 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 303 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Schoonhoven is a Dutch artist with 335 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $5,883. 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 Schoonhoven sold in 2026 for $54,086, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Schoonhoven work worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Schoonhoven work is $5,883.

The median Jan Schoonhoven work on paper sells for $6,718 across 80 lots.

The median Jan Schoonhoven print sells for $1,687 across 58 lots.

The median Jan Schoonhoven sculpture sells for $171,582 across 32 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Schoonhoven work on papers typically sell for $2,725–$11,533 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jan Schoonhoven work on papers typically sell for $3,511–$9,232 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 | 65 | $1,687†‡ | $63,411 | 89.2% | 2026-03-13 |
| Paintings | 8 | $92,265 | $530,500 | — | 2026-10-07 |
| Works on Paper | 85 | $6,718†‡ | $390,651 | 94.1% | 2026-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 35 | $171,582†‡ | $1.2M | 91.4% | 2025-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 55 | $219,015†‡ | $1.2M | — | 2023-06-05 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jan Schoonhoven's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (65 lots) median $1,687 with 89.2% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $92,265, record $530,500. A typical Jan Schoonhoven painting sells for around 55× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 55 lots) the median is $219,015.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $916–$2,901†‡ | $1,970†‡ | $4,780‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $628–$2,854†‡ | $1,737†‡ | $63,411 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $84,713–$140,670 | $99,816 | $530,500 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $3,511–$9,232†‡ | $6,270†‡ | $390,651 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $2,725–$11,533† | $8,168† | $22,742 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $92,013–$158,111†‡ | $130,246†‡ | $219,015 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $197,007–$672,962 | $367,501 | $1.2M |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $1.2M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $815,013 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $530,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $390,651 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $140,670 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $63,411 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $29,415 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $26,858 |

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 Schoonhoven worth?

Across 299 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Schoonhoven work is $5,883. The median Jan Schoonhoven work on paper sells for $6,718 across 80 lots. The median Jan Schoonhoven print sells for $1,687 across 58 lots. The median Jan Schoonhoven sculpture sells for $171,582 across 32 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Schoonhoven work on papers typically sell for $2,725–$11,533 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jan Schoonhoven work on papers typically sell for $3,511–$9,232 (the middle half of 37 sold 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 Schoonhoven work on paper?

Based on 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Schoonhoven work on paper is $6,718. 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 Schoonhoven's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Schoonhoven work on paper is $390,651.

### What is the average price of a Jan Schoonhoven print?

Based on 58 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Schoonhoven print is $1,687. 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 Schoonhoven's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Schoonhoven print is $63,411.

### What is the average price of a Jan Schoonhoven sculpture?

Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Schoonhoven sculpture is $171,582. 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 Schoonhoven's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Schoonhoven sculpture is $1,218,844.

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Schoonhoven work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Schoonhoven work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,168, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Jan Schoonhoven work on paper?

Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Schoonhoven work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,270, 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 Schoonhoven's auction record?

Jan Schoonhoven's auction record is $1,218,844, set in 2010.

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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 Schoonhoven auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-schoonhoven (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.