Nicolaas Jonk Auction Prices and Value Guide

Nicolaas Jonk auction prices are tracked in Appraisily's artist market index, with source-directory coverage of 195 records. Use this page to review sold-lot activity, market context, and valuation factors before requesting a formal appraisal.

Nicolaas Jonk auction prices: quick answer

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

Artist
Nicolaas Jonk
Source records
195
Market update
2026-02-06

Nicolaas Jonk market snapshot

Nicolaas Jonk shows solid auction liquidity with 142 tracked lots. Median realized sale is around $800. Category concentration is still broad or sparse. Last 12 months recorded 3 sales. Latest recorded sale: 2025-09-15.

Realized price distribution

  • Under $1,000 (55.1% · 43 sales)
  • $1,000 to $10,000 (39.7% · 31 sales)
  • $10,000+ (5.1% · 4 sales)
Median sale (last 12 months)
$225
Sales recorded (last 12 months)
3
Median shift vs prior year
0.0%
Latest recorded sale
2025-09-15

Artist context

About Nicolaas Jonk

Nicolaas (Nic) Jonk (1928–1994) was a Dutch sculptor, painter, and graphic artist whose work centers on the human figure, especially the female nude. Active in the post-war period in the Netherlands, Jonk worked across bronze sculpture, oil painting, printmaking, and glass and perspex objects, producing a body of work characterized by dynamism and a playful sensuality. His paintings of female nudes are noted for their movement and expressive energy. Beyond the studio, Jonk taught at an art academy, influencing a generation of Dutch artists. Today his legacy is preserved at the Museum & Beeldentuin Nic Jonk, a dedicated museum and sculpture garden in the Netherlands that maintains a permanent collection of his sculptures, paintings, prints, and decorative objects. The museum's ongoing public program and workshop offerings keep his artistic practice accessible to new audiences.

sculpture (bronze and other materials)oil paintinggraphic art / printmakingglass and perspex objectsfemale nudeshuman figure (sculpture)

Common works and media

Collectors and appraisers most commonly encounter Nic Jonk's work as bronze sculptures of human and female nude figures, oil paintings of nudes with dynamic, expressive brushwork, and graphic prints (etchings, lithographs, and other works on paper). Less frequently, glass and perspex objects attributed to Jonk appear. Sculptures range from tabletop to garden-scale, reflecting the museum's own outdoor beeldentuin collection. Prints may exist in editions; verification of edition number and signature is advisable. Works are typically signed 'Nic Jonk.'

Market and appraisal context

Nic Jonk's work appears with regularity at auction, with nearly 200 documented lots spanning sculptures, paintings, and graphic works. Bronze sculptures—particularly figurative and nude subjects—tend to be the most visible category at sale. Oil paintings of female nudes and graphic prints also circulate in the secondary market. Appraisals should account for medium, scale, condition, provenance, and whether a work is documented in the RKD or the Nic Jonk museum archive. The existence of a dedicated museum helps sustain institutional interest and provides provenance context, but collectors should verify attribution through established channels. No single dominant auction category or price tier defines his market; values vary significantly by medium, edition status, and subject matter.

Auction categories and appraisal factors

Common auction categories

  • Post-War European Sculpture
  • Modern European Painting
  • Prints and Multiples

Value drivers

  1. Medium is a key factor: bronze sculptures, oil paintings, graphic prints, and glass/perspex objects each carry different market profiles
  2. A dedicated museum and sculpture garden in the Netherlands sustains collector awareness and institutional provenance trails
  3. With 195 documented auction lots, Jonk's work has recurring auction presence

Appraisal caveats

  • No specific auction price records or realized prices were available in the source pack; appraisal should consult live auction databases for comparable lots.
  • Attribution and authenticity should be confirmed through the RKD or the Nic Jonk museum, which maintains the artist's collection archive.
  • The VIAF record contains a conflicting note describing Jonk as a 'Swedish sculptor'; Dutch nationality is corroborated by Wikidata, RKD, and the artist's official museum site.

Evidence

Sources for artist context

This source-grounded artist context passed Appraisily's promotion threshold: high confidence, strong sources.

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Data basis

This page is built from Appraisily's public auction market index. Private transactions, incomplete sale feeds, and attribution changes may not be fully represented.

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Artist value FAQ

How much is Nicolaas Jonk 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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