Jan van Huysum (1682–1749)
Jan van Huysum is a Dutch artist with 76 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $1,955. 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 Huysum is recorded as sold in 2025 for $2,362; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Huysum work is $1,955.
The median Jan van Huysum painting sells for $1,847 across 35 lots.
The median Jan van Huysum work on paper sells for $1,062 across 9 lots.
The median Jan van Huysum print sells for $1,279 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Huysum paintings typically sell for $535–$4,401 (the middle half of 24 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 | $1,279† | $2,425 | — | 2025-11-15 |
| Paintings | 45 | $1,847†‡ | $40,512 | 77.8% | 2026-03-21 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $1,062‡ | $4,669 | 81.8% | 2026-07-14 |
| Photography | 1 | $517 | $517 | — | 1999-06-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $40,512 | $47,254 | — | 2015-03-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan van Huysum's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $1,279. Paintings (45 lots) median $1,847, record $40,512. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $40,512.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,370–$7,898† | $2,551† | $17,748 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 24 | $535–$4,401†‡ | $1,364†‡ | $40,512 |
† 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) | 8 | $802–$2,420‡ | $1,408‡ | $4,669 |
‡ 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 | 2000 | $40,512 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $17,748 |
| Works on Paper | 2000 | $4,669 |
| Works on Paper | 2004 | $3,303 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,425 |
| Prints & Editions | 1999 | $2,399 |
| Photography | 1999 | $517 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Huysum worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Huysum work is $1,955. The median Jan van Huysum painting sells for $1,847 across 35 lots. The median Jan van Huysum work on paper sells for $1,062 across 9 lots. The median Jan van Huysum print sells for $1,279 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Huysum paintings typically sell for $535–$4,401 (the middle half of 24 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 Huysum painting?
Based on 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Huysum painting is $1,847. 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 Huysum's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Huysum painting is $40,512.
What is the average price of a Jan van Huysum work on paper?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Huysum work on paper is $1,062. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan van Huysum's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Huysum work on paper is $4,669.
What is the average price of a medium Jan van Huysum painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Huysum painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,364, 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 Huysum's auction record?
Jan van Huysum's auction record is $47,254, set in 2015.
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