Jan Vercruysse (1948–2018)
What is Jan Vercruysse’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 67 auction results for Jan Vercruysse at 12 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $748 including buyer’s premium (middle half $454–$1,795, n=37). The auction record is $34,000 for Atopie III, in 3 parts (2008, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atopie III, in 3 parts | — | $34,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2008 |
| 2 | Places (III.1), 2005 | Acier corten Cortenstaal | $20,945 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Tombeaux, 1987 | Varnished wood and wheels, in three parts | $13,321 | Christie's | Apr 2019 |
| 4 | Atopies XVII (in 5 parts), 1986 | Wood, mirror | $12,114 | Galerie Bernaerts | Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Für Elise, 1983 | Acier, boîte à musique, papier avec texte 'je vous écris parce que je n'ai rien à faire/ je m'arrête parce que je n'ai rien à dire' | $11,220 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Tombeaux, 1990 | Steel and iron, blue pigmented lacquer | $5,429 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2024 |
| 7 | Untitled, 1980 | Crayon sur papier (papier musique) non encadré Werk in twee delen: een ingelijste foto | $3,291 | PIASA | Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Tombeaux (Tombs), 1990 | Pigments on wood | $3,061 | Christie's | Mar 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untitled, 1982 | Lithograph | $11,880 | Galerie Bernaerts | May 2023 |
| 2 | Labyrinths and Pleasure Gardens, 2002 | Lithograph in colors on Rivoli | $3,072 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | $846 |
| Prints | 44 | $668 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,320 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 46 | $673 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 67 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Vercruysse is a Belgian artist with 81 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $706. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Vercruysse sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vercruysse work is $706.
The median Jan Vercruysse print sells for $630 across 42 lots.
The median Jan Vercruysse sculpture sells for $13,321 across 3 lots.
The median Jan Vercruysse photograph sells for $1,795 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Vercruysse prints typically sell for $341–$748 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 50 | $630 | $11,880 | 84% | 2026-09-10 |
| Paintings | 1 | $3,061 | $3,061 | — | 2026-03-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $3,291 | $3,291 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $13,321 | $20,945 | 75% | 2025-06-18 |
| Photography | 3 | $1,795 | $1,795 | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $17,133 | $34,000 | — | 2025-11-14 |
Jan Vercruysse's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (50 lots) median $630 with 84% sell-through. Paintings (1 lots) median $3,061, record $3,061. A typical Jan Vercruysse painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $17,133.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $341–$748 | $602 | $3,072 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $20,945 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $13,321 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $11,880 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $3,291 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $3,072 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,061 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,795 |
| Photography | 2025 | $1,795 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Jan Vercruysse worth?
Across 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vercruysse work is $706. The median Jan Vercruysse print sells for $630 across 42 lots. The median Jan Vercruysse sculpture sells for $13,321 across 3 lots. The median Jan Vercruysse photograph sells for $1,795 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Vercruysse prints typically sell for $341–$748 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jan Vercruysse print?
Based on 42 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Vercruysse print is $630.
What is Jan Vercruysse's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Vercruysse print is $11,880.
What is the average price of a medium Jan Vercruysse print?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Vercruysse print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $602, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Jan Vercruysse's auction record?
Jan Vercruysse's auction record is $34,000, set in 2008.
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