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# Jan van Kessel l'ancien (1626–1679)

Jan van Kessel l'ancien is a Flemish artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 2021, median price $85,727.

A work by Jan van Kessel l'ancien sold in 2023 for $367,898, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Jan van Kessel l'ancien works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jan van Kessel l'ancien work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel l'ancien work is $85,727.

The median Jan van Kessel l'ancien painting sells for $85,727 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $85,727 | $367,898 | 66.7% | 2025-11-18 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $367,898 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $114,381 |

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 Kessel l'ancien worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel l'ancien work is $85,727. The median Jan van Kessel l'ancien painting sells for $85,727 across 4 lots.

### What is Jan van Kessel l'ancien's auction record?

Jan van Kessel l'ancien's auction record is $367,898, set in 2023.

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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.