Jan van Kessel I (1626–1679)
Jan van Kessel I is a Flemish artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $40,769. 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 I sold in 2026 for $252,226, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan van Kessel I on OpeningBid →What is a Jan van Kessel I work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel I work is $40,769.
The median Jan van Kessel I painting sells for $37,814 across 23 lots.
The median Jan van Kessel I work on paper sells for $3,290 across 1 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 | 1 | — | — | — | 2020-12-10 |
| Paintings | 26 | $37,814†‡ | $488,925 | 88.5% | 2026-07-01 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,290‡ | $3,290‡ | — | 2025-12-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $321,458‡ | $488,925 | — | 2026-07-01 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $14,447–$87,201† | $49,572† | $488,925 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $12,751–$52,635‡ | $32,948‡ | $324,500 |
† 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 | 2018 | $488,925 |
| Paintings | 2018 | $324,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,290‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Kessel I worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel I work is $40,769. The median Jan van Kessel I painting sells for $37,814 across 23 lots. The median Jan van Kessel I work on paper sells for $3,290 across 1 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 I painting?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Kessel I painting is $37,814. 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 I's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Kessel I painting is $488,925.
What is the average price of a small Jan van Kessel I painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan van Kessel I painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $49,572, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Jan van Kessel I painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Kessel I painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $32,948, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Jan van Kessel I's auction record?
Jan van Kessel I's auction record is $488,925, set in 2018.
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