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# Jan van Goyen (1596–1656)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 272 auction results for Jan van Goyen at 34 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $34,097 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,206–$142,341, n=22). The auction record is $1,079,500 for Estuary Scene with a Distant View of Woudrichem (2026, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estuary Scene with a Distant View of Woudrichem | Oak | $1,079,500 | Sotheby's | Feb 2026 |
| 2 | Nijmegen, a view with the Valkhof | Oak | $482,849 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | River landscape with a ferry and a church, 1656 | Painting | $403,200 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 4 | River landscape with fishermen, 1632 | Oil paint | $370,242 | Christie's | Jul 2023 |
| 5 | River landscape with small sailing and rowing vessels | Oak | $277,585 | Sotheby's | Jul 2025 |
| 6 | A wooded river landscape with sailing barges and rowing boats near a village, 1640 | Oil on panel | $243,640 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Coastal Landscape with a Ferry and a Tower in the Background, 1640 | Painting | $234,767 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2021 |
| 8 | An extensive view of The Hague with the Grote Kerk in the distance, 1638 | Painting | $226,800 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | A river estuary with shipping and fishermen on the shore, 1647 | Painting | $206,007 | Christie's | Dec 2023 |
| 10 | River landscape with fishing boats, 1655 | Holz | $184,518 | Koller Auktionen | Apr 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 118 | $56,252 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $12,418 |
| Other | 28 | $9,512 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 74 | $68,389 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 71 | $11,250 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 272 results from 34 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan van Goyen is a Dutch artist with 395 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $29,018. 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 Goyen sold in 2026 for $29,461, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**6 Jan van Goyen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jan van Goyen work worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Goyen work is $29,018.

The median Jan van Goyen painting sells for $48,270 across 178 lots.

The median Jan van Goyen work on paper sells for $5,437 across 57 lots.

The median Jan van Goyen print sells for $1,680 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Goyen paintings typically sell for $35,307–$92,129 (the middle half of 110 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jan van Goyen paintings typically sell for $2,450–$47,655 (the middle half of 56 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 | 6 | $1,680‡ | $1,996 | 83.3% | 2025-03-18 |
| Paintings | 225 | $48,270†‡ | $1.1M | 79.1% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 81 | $5,437†‡ | $90,500 | 70.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $145,014‡ | $1.1M | — | 2026-04-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jan van Goyen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,680 with 83.3% sell-through. Paintings (225 lots) median $48,270, record $1,079,500. A typical Jan van Goyen painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $145,014.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $439–$1,680‡ | $1,680‡ | $1,996 |

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $2,450–$47,655†‡ | $19,983†‡ | $126,899 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 110 | $35,307–$92,129†‡ | $62,307†‡ | $1.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $7,735–$108,615‡ | $49,392‡ | $370,242 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 54 | $1,768–$11,242†‡ | $5,040†‡ | $90,500 |

† 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 | 2026 | $1.1M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $482,849 |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $90,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $83,847 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,996 |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $1,680 |

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 Goyen worth?

Across 268 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Goyen work is $29,018. The median Jan van Goyen painting sells for $48,270 across 178 lots. The median Jan van Goyen work on paper sells for $5,437 across 57 lots. The median Jan van Goyen print sells for $1,680 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Goyen paintings typically sell for $35,307–$92,129 (the middle half of 110 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jan van Goyen paintings typically sell for $2,450–$47,655 (the middle half of 56 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 van Goyen painting?

Based on 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Goyen painting is $48,270. 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 Goyen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Goyen painting is $1,079,500.

### What is the average price of a Jan van Goyen work on paper?

Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Goyen work on paper is $5,437. 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 Goyen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Goyen work on paper is $90,500.

### What is the average price of a medium Jan van Goyen painting?

Based on 110 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Goyen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $62,307, 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 van Goyen painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan van Goyen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $19,983, 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 Goyen's auction record?

Jan van Goyen's auction record is $1,079,500, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 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.