Jan van Kessel (1626–1679)
Jan van Kessel is a Flemish artist with 69 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $5,151. 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 Kessel sold in 2026 for $19,020, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel work is $5,151.
The median Jan van Kessel painting sells for $5,656 across 22 lots.
The median Jan van Kessel work on paper sells for $3,086 across 2 lots.
The median Jan van Kessel print sells for $3,937 across 2 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 | 2 | $3,937† | $7,765 | — | 2023-03-14 |
| Paintings | 25 | $5,656†‡ | $48,566 | 88% | 2026-04-30 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $3,086† | $3,086† | 66.7% | 2006-12-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jan van Kessel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,937. Paintings (25 lots) median $5,656, record $48,566.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $3,392–$25,446†‡ | $17,896†‡ | $48,566 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,536–$9,557†‡ | $2,821†‡ | $22,090 |
† 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 | 2014 | $48,566 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $35,338† |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $7,765 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $3,086† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $109† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Kessel worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel work is $5,151. The median Jan van Kessel painting sells for $5,656 across 22 lots. The median Jan van Kessel work on paper sells for $3,086 across 2 lots. The median Jan van Kessel print sells for $3,937 across 2 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 Kessel painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Kessel painting is $5,656. 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 Kessel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Kessel painting is $48,566.
What is the average price of a small Jan van Kessel painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan van Kessel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $17,896, 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 Kessel's auction record?
Jan van Kessel's auction record is $48,566, set in 2014.
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