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# Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder (1628–1691)

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder is a Dutch artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $30,058. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder is recorded as sold in 2014 for $30,830; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder work worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder work is $30,058.

The median Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder painting sells for $29,286 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 4 | $29,286‡ | $88,560‡ | 75% | 2022-04-01 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2007 | $88,560‡ |
| Paintings | 2017 | $29,286 |

‡ 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 Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder worth?

Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder work is $30,058. The median Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder painting sells for $29,286 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Jan Vermeer van Haarlem the Elder's auction record is $88,560, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.