> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-van-de-cappelle · updated 2026-11-01

# Jan van de Cappelle (1614–1679)

Jan van de Cappelle is a Dutch artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $7,168. 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 de Cappelle sold in 2026 for $2,368,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan van de Cappelle work worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van de Cappelle work is $7,168.

The median Jan van de Cappelle painting sells for $87,500 across 9 lots.

The median Jan van de Cappelle work on paper sells for $4,205 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $87,500†‡ | $2.4M | 90% | 2026-02-05 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $4,205‡ | $5,260 | — | 2020-06-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $1.5M | $2.4M | — | 2026-02-05 |

† 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) | 6 | $125,379–$1.9M† | $479,508† | $2.4M |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2019 | $2.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $5,260 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $4,205‡ |

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

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 van de Cappelle worth?

Across 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van de Cappelle work is $7,168. The median Jan van de Cappelle painting sells for $87,500 across 9 lots. The median Jan van de Cappelle work on paper sells for $4,205 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 Jan van de Cappelle's auction record?

Jan van de Cappelle's auction record is $2,368,000, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan van de Cappelle auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-van-de-cappelle (updated 2026-11-01).

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.