Jan van Kessel the Elder (1626–1679)
Jan van Kessel the Elder is an Antwerp artist with 52 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $85,340.
A work by Jan van Kessel the Elder sold in 2025 for $127,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder work is $85,340.
The median Jan van Kessel the Elder painting sells for $90,018 across 18 lots.
The median Jan van Kessel the Elder work on paper sells for $881 across 1 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $90,018 | $2.4M | 78.3% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $881 | $881 | — | 2018-07-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 13 | $195,300 | $2.4M | — | 2025-05-22 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $16,515–$124,325 | $69,112 | $401,008 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $2.4M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $401,008 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $881 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Kessel the Elder worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder work is $85,340. The median Jan van Kessel the Elder painting sells for $90,018 across 18 lots. The median Jan van Kessel the Elder work on paper sells for $881 across 1 lots.
What is the average price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder painting?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder painting is $90,018.
What is Jan van Kessel the Elder's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Kessel the Elder painting is $2,390,000.
What is the average price of a small Jan van Kessel the Elder painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan van Kessel the Elder painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $69,112, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jan van Kessel the Elder's auction record?
Jan van Kessel the Elder's auction record is $2,390,000, set in 2025.
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