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# Jan van Kessel (1641–1680)

Jan van Kessel is a Dutch artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $19,773. 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 sold in 2026 for $59,170, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

- [Jan van Kessel on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-van-kessel?ref=kg:jan-van-kessel) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Jan van Kessel work worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel work is $19,773.

The median Jan van Kessel painting sells for $22,523 across 51 lots.

The median Jan van Kessel work on paper sells for $13,236 across 2 lots.

The median Jan van Kessel print sells for $47,920 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Jan van Kessel paintings typically sell for $11,335–$61,576 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 | 2 | $47,920‡ | $47,920‡ | 50% | 2020-11-19 |
| Paintings | 76 | $22,523†‡ | $552,721 | 67.1% | 2026-05-13 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $13,236†‡ | $15,137† | 28.6% | 2026-05-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $153,661†‡ | $552,721 | — | 2022-12-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jan van Kessel's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $47,920 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (76 lots) median $22,523, record $552,721. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $153,661.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $11,335–$61,576†‡ | $22,523†‡ | $171,977‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $7,439–$62,954†‡ | $24,692†‡ | $552,721 |

† 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 | 2022 | $552,721 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $171,977‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $47,920‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $15,137† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $11,334‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 worth?

Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Kessel work is $19,773. The median Jan van Kessel painting sells for $22,523 across 51 lots. The median Jan van Kessel work on paper sells for $13,236 across 2 lots. The median Jan van Kessel print sells for $47,920 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Jan van Kessel paintings typically sell for $11,335–$61,576 (the middle half of 32 sold 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 painting?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Kessel painting is $22,523. 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's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Kessel painting is $552,721.

### What is the average price of a small Jan van Kessel painting?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jan van Kessel painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $22,523, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 medium Jan van Kessel painting?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Kessel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $24,692, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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's auction record?

Jan van Kessel's auction record is $552,721, set in 2022.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan van Kessel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-van-kessel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.