Jan van Os (1744–1808)
Jan van Os is a Dutch artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $12,931. 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 Os sold in 2026 for $20,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan van Os on OpeningBid →What is a Jan van Os work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Os work is $12,931.
The median Jan van Os painting sells for $20,320 across 30 lots.
The median Jan van Os work on paper sells for $1,582 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Os paintings typically sell for $5,951–$41,474 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 42 | $20,320†‡ | $939,249 | 71.4% | 2026-02-06 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,582†‡ | $4,216† | 66.7% | 2026-05-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $320,923 | $939,249 | — | 2024-05-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $5,951–$41,474†‡ | $23,649†‡ | $939,249 |
† 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 | 2008 | $939,249 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $206,296 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $4,216† |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan van Os worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan van Os work is $12,931. The median Jan van Os painting sells for $20,320 across 30 lots. The median Jan van Os work on paper sells for $1,582 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan van Os paintings typically sell for $5,951–$41,474 (the middle half of 20 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 Os painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan van Os painting is $20,320. 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 Os's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan van Os painting is $939,249.
What is the average price of a medium Jan van Os painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan van Os painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $23,649, 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 Os's auction record?
Jan van Os's auction record is $939,249, set in 2008.
See the full Jan van Os record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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