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# 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.

**1 Jan van Kessel the Elder work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Jan van Kessel the Elder work 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.

## 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. 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 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.