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# Jacobus Theodorus Abels (1803–1866)

Jacobus Theodorus Abels is a Dutch artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,610. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Jacobus Theodorus Abels sold in 2012 for $7,928, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Jacobus Theodorus Abels work worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus Theodorus Abels work is $2,610.

The median Jacobus Theodorus Abels painting sells for $4,786 across 7 lots.

The median Jacobus Theodorus Abels work on paper sells for $162 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $4,786 | $11,641 | — | 2012-11-14 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $162† | $218 | 66.7% | 2023-10-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $2,105–$6,697 | $4,786 | $11,641 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $11,641 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $7,928 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $218 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $106† |

† 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 Jacobus Theodorus Abels worth?

Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jacobus Theodorus Abels work is $2,610. The median Jacobus Theodorus Abels painting sells for $4,786 across 7 lots. The median Jacobus Theodorus Abels work on paper sells for $162 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jacobus Theodorus Abels's auction record?

Jacobus Theodorus Abels's auction record is $11,641, set in 2004.

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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.