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# Januarius Zick (1730–1797)

## What is Januarius Zick’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Januarius Zick at 10 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,858 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,988–$9,839, n=8). The auction record is $34,914 for Vénus et l'Amour (2011, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vénus et l'Amour, 1756 | Painting | $34,914 | Artcurial | Nov 2011 |
| 2 | Amor auf einem Hund reitend | Oil on panel | $24,332 | Ketterer Kunst | May 2013 |
| 3 | Christ on the Mount of Olives | Painting | $23,224 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Mercury in the workshop of a sculptor | Oil on canvas | $15,365 | Sotheby's | Dec 2022 |
| 5 | The Cheese Seller, oil on canvas | Oil on canvas | $12,656 | Dorotheum | May 2022 |
| 6 | Marienbildnis | Öl auf Holz | $12,109 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | May 2025 |
| 7 | Bacchus und Ariadne (Bacchus and Ariadne), circa 1760 | Oil on canvas | $10,907 | Karl & Faber | May 2023 |
| 8 | Jupiter und Antiope (Jupiter and Antiope), circa 1760 | Oil on canvas | $10,907 | Karl & Faber | May 2023 |
| 9 | Perseus frees Andromeda, circa 1760 | Oil on canvas | $10,069 | Koller Auktionen | Sep 2019 |
| 10 | Grablegung Christi, circa 1755 | Öl auf Leinwand, doubliert | $9,469 | Karl & Faber | Nov 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 22 | $8,743 |
| Works on paper | 9 | $1,685 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $9,469 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,201 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Januarius Zick is a German artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,494. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Januarius Zick sold in 2026 for $5,516, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Januarius Zick work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Januarius Zick work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Januarius Zick work is $5,494.

The median Januarius Zick painting sells for $8,319 across 33 lots.

The median Januarius Zick work on paper sells for $1,996 across 6 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 | 54 | $8,319‡ | $34,914 | 61.1% | 2026-06-18 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,996 | $3,000 | — | 2026-06-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $24,332 | $34,914 | — | 2025-11-22 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,445–$9,071‡ | $4,316‡ | $24,332 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,473–$10,405‡ | $9,469‡ | $23,224 |

‡ 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) | 5 | $991–$2,201 | $1,791 | $3,000 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2011 | $34,914 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $24,332 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $3,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $3,000 |

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 Januarius Zick worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Januarius Zick work is $5,494. The median Januarius Zick painting sells for $8,319 across 33 lots. The median Januarius Zick work on paper sells for $1,996 across 6 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Januarius Zick painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Januarius Zick painting is $8,319. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Januarius Zick's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Januarius Zick painting is $34,914.

### What is the average price of a small Januarius Zick painting?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Januarius Zick painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,316, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Januarius Zick painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Januarius Zick painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,469, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Januarius Zick's auction record?

Januarius Zick's auction record is $34,914, set in 2011.

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