Jan Altink Auction Prices and Value Guide

Jan Altink auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 462 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Jan Altink auction prices: quick answer

Jan Altink auction prices depend on medium, size, date, condition, provenance, edition details, attribution confidence, and recent comparable auction sales.

Artist
Jan Altink
Source records
462
Market update
2026-02-06

Artist context

About Jan Altink

Jan Altink (1885–1971) was a Dutch expressionist painter, lithographer, and graphic artist best known as a co-founder of De Ploeg, the influential artist collective formed in Groningen in 1918. Active across oil painting, watercolor, pastel, lithography, and pen drawing, Altink helped shape a distinctly northern Dutch strain of expressionism centered on the Groningen landscape. He also taught at an art academy, reinforcing his role in training the next generation of Dutch artists. Altink typically signed his work 'J. Altink.' His long career and association with De Ploeg make him a recurring figure in Dutch modern art auctions and museum holdings.

ExpressionismDe Ploeg (Groningen artist collective, co-founder)Oil paintingLithographyWatercolorPastelGroningen landscapes

Common works and media

Altink produced oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, lithographic prints, and pen drawings. His most recognized subjects include Groningen landscapes rendered in an expressionist palette. Lithographs and graphic works are relatively common in auction catalogs, while large-scale oil paintings from his peak De Ploeg years are less frequently available. Works on paper and prints represent a significant portion of the auction market for this artist.

Market and appraisal context

Jan Altink maintains a steady and liquid secondary market anchored in Dutch regional auction houses with periodic appearances at Christie's and Sotheby's. The Appraisily auction-record index tracks 352 total lots, of which 227 carry realized prices, spanning a 25-year window from November 2000 through December 2025. The price distribution is wide but informative: the low end starts at €20 (typically small prints or works on paper), the 25th percentile sits at €370, the median is €1,500, the 75th percentile reaches €4,200, and the recorded maximum is €96,000 — likely a significant oil painting from the De Ploeg period. The top ten auction houses by frequency are predominantly Netherlands-based — Richard ter Borg kunsthandel, Venduehuis der Notarissen, Veilinghuis Van Spengen, Adams Amsterdam Auctions, Medusa Auctioneers, Derksen Veilingbedrijf, AAG Auctioneers, and Twents Veilinghuis — with Christie's and Sotheby's appearing as international anchors. Recent 12-month volume (18 lots) is below the prior 12-month volume (28 lots), suggesting a slight cooling but still active turnover. Lots from the June 2025 Richard ter Borg session alone realized between €100 and €7,000, confirming that mid-market oils and works on paper continue to trade regularly. unsigned works and minor graphic pieces populate the lower tier, while signed Groningen landscape oils from the 1920s De Ploeg era command the strongest prices.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Oil painting
  • Watercolor
  • Pastel
  • Lithography
  • Pen drawing

Value drivers

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Appraisal caveats

  • No single-auction price records are included in the available source pack; valuation should be cross-referenced with realized auction results from major houses
  • Some VIAF-contributing catalogs list death year as 1970 rather than 1971; the RKD record gives 1971-12-06 and is considered authoritative for Dutch artists
  • [object Object]

Evidence

Sources for artist context

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Data basis

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Jan Altink worth?

Comparable public auction sales are the best starting point, but final value depends on the specific artwork, condition, size, medium, provenance, and attribution confidence.

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