Jan Vermeiren (b. 1949)
What is Jan Vermeiren’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Jan Vermeiren at 4 houses since 2013. Over the last 24 months the median price was $604 including buyer’s premium (middle half $176–$1,055, n=6). The auction record is $1,799 for Portrait of a Woman (2026, Russell Kaplan Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of a Woman | Oil on canvas | $1,799 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 2 | Greek Profile | Oil on canvas | $1,686 | Strauss and Co | Apr 2017 |
| 3 | Woman with Bird, 1988 | Oil on canvas | $1,080 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Portrait of a Woman, 1989 | Oil on canvas | $980 | Strauss and Co | Jul 2025 |
| 5 | Woman and a man | Oil on canvas | $904 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| 6 | Palm trees and boats | Oil on canvas | $657 | Roseberys London | Jul 2020 |
| 7 | Jan Vermeiren (South Africa, 1949 - ), An Ominous Figure | Ink and watercolour on paper | $58 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Jul 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Vermeiren (South Africa, 1949 - ), Ritus, 1973 | Lithograph | $228 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 2 | Ritus | Lithograph | $158 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Untitled (Figures and Frog) | Etching on paper | $110 | Strauss and Co | May 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,030 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $1,030 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Jan Vermeiren is a South African artist with 24 auction lots recorded since 2013, median price $780. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Jan Vermeiren sold in 2026 for $1,799, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jan Vermeiren on OpeningBid →What is a Jan Vermeiren work worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vermeiren work is $780.
The median Jan Vermeiren painting sells for $990 across 14 lots.
The median Jan Vermeiren print sells for $110 across 1 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 | 1 | $110 | $110 | — | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 14 | $990† | $1,686 | — | 2025-07-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Jan Vermeiren's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $110. Paintings (14 lots) median $990, record $1,686. A typical Jan Vermeiren painting sells for around 9.0× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $842–$1,100† | $990† | $1,686 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,686 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,100† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $110 |
† 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 Vermeiren worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Vermeiren work is $780. The median Jan Vermeiren painting sells for $990 across 14 lots. The median Jan Vermeiren print sells for $110 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Jan Vermeiren painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Vermeiren painting is $990. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jan Vermeiren's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Vermeiren painting is $1,686.
What is Jan Vermeiren's auction record?
Jan Vermeiren's auction record is $1,799, set in 2026.
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