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# Jan van Kessel the Elder

Jan van Kessel the Elder is an artist with 3 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $11,345.

A work by Jan van Kessel the Elder sold in 2016 for $15,303, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan van Kessel the Elder work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder work is $11,345.

The median Jan van Kessel the Elder painting sells for $11,345 across 3 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 3 | $11,345 | $15,303 | — | 2026-05-21 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2016 | $15,303 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $11,345 |

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 the Elder worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel the Elder work is $11,345. The median Jan van Kessel the Elder painting sells for $11,345 across 3 lots.

### What is Jan van Kessel the Elder's auction record?

Jan van Kessel the Elder's auction record is $15,303, set in 2016.

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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.