Jan Steen (1620–1685)
Jan Steen is a Dutch artist with 55 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $26,887. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Steen sold in 2025 for $220,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Steen on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Steen work worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Steen work is $26,887.
The median Jan Steen painting sells for $24,827 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Steen paintings typically sell for $18,496–$126,689 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $24,827†‡ | $520,746 | 87.8% | 2025-08-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $168,750 | $520,746 | — | 2025-05-21 |
† 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) | 14 | $3,029–$28,646‡ | $4,553‡ | $168,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $18,496–$126,689†‡ | $30,944†‡ | $520,746 |
† 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 | 2018 | $520,746 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $475,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Steen worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Steen work is $26,887. The median Jan Steen painting sells for $24,827 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Steen paintings typically sell for $18,496–$126,689 (the middle half of 22 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 Steen painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Steen painting is $24,827. 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 Steen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Steen painting is $520,746.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Steen painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Steen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $30,944, 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 the average price of a small Jan Steen painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan Steen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,553, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan Steen's auction record?
Jan Steen's auction record is $520,746, set in 2018.
See the full Jan Steen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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