Jan van Couver (1836–1909)
Jan van Couver is a Dutch artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $797. 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 van Couver sold in 2020 for a hammer price of $1,111 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan van Couver on OpeningBid →What is a Jan van Couver work worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Couver work is $797.
The median Jan van Couver painting sells for $1,102 across 13 lots.
The median Jan van Couver work on paper sells for $264 across 6 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 | 17 | $1,102†‡ | $4,740 | 76.5% | 2025-01-30 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $264†‡ | $797 | 60% | 2020-12-16 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $437–$1,436†‡ | $1,024†‡ | $4,740 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $136–$342†‡ | $264†‡ | $797 |
† 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 | 2008 | $4,740 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,740 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $797 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $351 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Couver worth?
Across 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Couver work is $797. The median Jan van Couver painting sells for $1,102 across 13 lots. The median Jan van Couver work on paper sells for $264 across 6 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 van Couver painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Couver painting is $1,102. 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 van Couver's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Couver painting is $4,740.
What is the average price of a medium Jan van Couver painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Couver painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,024, 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 van Couver's auction record?
Jan van Couver's auction record is $4,740, set in 2008.
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