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# Jan van den Hecke the Elder (1620–1684)

Jan van den Hecke the Elder is a Dutch artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $74,818. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jan van den Hecke the Elder sold in 2019 for $220,149, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan van den Hecke the Elder work worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van den Hecke the Elder work is $74,818.

The median Jan van den Hecke the Elder painting sells for $88,707 across 5 lots.

The median Jan van den Hecke the Elder work on paper sells for $864 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $88,707‡ | $220,149 | — | 2025-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $864 | $864 | — | 2021-03-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $106,449 | $220,149 | — | 2019-07-04 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2019 | $220,149 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $106,449 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $864 |

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 den Hecke the Elder worth?

Across 8 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van den Hecke the Elder work is $74,818. The median Jan van den Hecke the Elder painting sells for $88,707 across 5 lots. The median Jan van den Hecke the Elder work on paper sells for $864 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Jan van den Hecke the Elder's auction record?

Jan van den Hecke the Elder's auction record is $220,149, set in 2019.

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

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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.