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# Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita (1868–1944)

Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita is a Dutch artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,061. 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 Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita sold in 2024 for a hammer price of $3,047 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work is $1,061.

The median Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print sells for $1,143 across 62 lots.

The median Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper sells for $264 across 12 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita prints typically sell for $694–$1,551 (the middle half of 52 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 | 66 | $1,143†‡ | $3,047† | 93.9% | 2024-10-24 |
| Works on Paper | 12 | $264† | $9,268 | — | 2024-10-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $5,223† | $9,268 | — | 2024-10-24 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 52 | $694–$1,551† | $1,197† | $3,047† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $871–$1,170†‡ | $1,007†‡ | $1,632† |

† 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) | 11 | $212–$2,176† | $261† | $9,268 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $9,268 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $6,529† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $3,047† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $2,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita worth?

Across 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work is $1,061. The median Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print sells for $1,143 across 62 lots. The median Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper sells for $264 across 12 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita prints typically sell for $694–$1,551 (the middle half of 52 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 Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print?

Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print is $1,143. 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 Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print is $3,047. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,047 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper is $264. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper is $9,268.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print?

Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,197, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $261, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's auction record?

Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita's auction record is $9,268, set in 2010.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/samuel-jessurun-de-mesquita (updated 2026-11-01).

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.