> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-voss · updated 2026-11-02

# Jan Voss (b. 1936)

## What is Jan Voss’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 187 auction results for Jan Voss at 40 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,316 including buyer’s premium (middle half $624–$12,429, n=17). The auction record is $60,710 for SEPTEMBER - 1984 (2018, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEPTEMBER - 1984, 1984 | Huile, fusain et craies sur toile | $60,710 | Artcurial | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | COMPOSITION, 1983 | Technique mixte sur toile et collage de toiles sur toile | $54,040 | Artcurial | May 2010 |
| 3 | Mal Renseigné | Oil on canvas | $42,351 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 4 | Untitled (Auditoire), 2007 | Acrylic paint | $41,712 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | COMPOSITION, 1981 | Huile et fusain sur toile | $40,314 | Artcurial | May 2010 |
| 6 | Effrayantes frequentations, 1965 | Oil on canvas | $36,792 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 7 | Abstract Composition, 1996 | Oil paint | $28,719 | Phillips | Dec 2018 |
| 8 | Entre ciel et terre, 1966 | Oil on canvas | $24,528 | Il Ponte Casa d'Aste | May 2021 |
| 9 | Einzelheiten, 1996 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $23,374 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | La Galerie des Ancetres | Oil on canvas | $22,889 | Sotheby's | Feb 2014 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 25 | $17,779 |
| Sculpture | 7 | $3,720 |
| Works on paper | 13 | $3,640 |
| Other | 26 | $1,032 |
| Prints | 18 | $228 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $18,924 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 39 | $2,074 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,048 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 187 results from 40 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jan Voss is a German artist with 299 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,776. 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 Voss sold in 2026 for $4,846, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Jan Voss works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jan Voss work worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Voss work is $1,776.

The median Jan Voss print sells for $260 across 55 lots.

The median Jan Voss work on paper sells for $2,089 across 43 lots.

The median Jan Voss painting sells for $10,670 across 41 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Voss prints typically sell for $104–$423 (the middle half of 38 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 | 84 | $260†‡ | $6,867† | 65.5% | 2026-05-27 |
| Paintings | 55 | $10,670†‡ | $116,613† | 74.5% | 2026-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 62 | $2,089†‡ | $18,699 | 69.4% | 2025-12-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $3,720† | $11,358 | 60% | 2026-07-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $41,013† | $116,613† | — | 2023-03-30 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Jan Voss's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (84 lots) median $260 with 65.5% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $10,670, record $116,613. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,613 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jan Voss painting sells for around 41× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $41,013.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $238–$360† | $307† | $2,132 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 38 | $104–$423†‡ | $232†‡ | $6,867† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $3,748–$10,022†‡ | $5,273†‡ | $116,613† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 16 | $10,372–$24,710†‡ | $17,680†‡ | $54,040 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $518–$1,858†‡ | $1,104†‡ | $5,329 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 18 | $1,448–$3,579†‡ | $2,240†‡ | $11,096 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $5,850–$11,377†‡ | $8,544†‡ | $18,699 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,720–$5,777 | $4,846 | $11,358 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2005 | $116,613† |
| Paintings | 2018 | $60,710 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $18,699 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $14,064‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $11,358 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $6,867† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $5,777 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $2,868† |

† 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 Voss worth?

Across 181 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jan Voss work is $1,776. The median Jan Voss print sells for $260 across 55 lots. The median Jan Voss work on paper sells for $2,089 across 43 lots. The median Jan Voss painting sells for $10,670 across 41 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jan Voss prints typically sell for $104–$423 (the middle half of 38 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 Voss print?

Based on 55 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Voss print is $260. 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 Voss's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Voss print is $6,867. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,867 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Jan Voss work on paper?

Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Voss work on paper is $2,089. 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 Voss's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Voss work on paper is $18,699.

### What is the average price of a Jan Voss painting?

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jan Voss painting is $10,670. 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 Voss's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jan Voss painting is $116,613. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,613 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Jan Voss print?

Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Voss print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $232, 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 Voss work on paper?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jan Voss work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,240, 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 Voss's auction record?

Jan Voss's auction record is $116,613, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,613 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Jan Voss auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jan-voss (updated 2026-11-02).

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.