Jan van Couver Watercolors: Value & Auction Prices

1836–1909

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Of the 6 lots by Jan van Couver (watercolors) recorded at auction between 2008 and 2026, 3 found a buyer (50%). Across 3 sales with a published price, the typical result was $152Sign up free to see to $440Sign up free to see (median $257Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Middelburgh, sold at Levis Fine Art Auctions in November 2008 for $622Sign up free to see. Sales were recorded mainly at Gorringe's (5) and Levis Fine Art Auctions (1).

CA$761≈ $622≈ £422≈ €491Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMiddelburghLevis Fine Art Auctions6auction results2008–2026years recorded50%sold$257Sign up free to seemedian price

Jan van Couver watercolors prices at a glance

Auction results
6 2008–2026
Price range
$47–$622Sign up free to see
Median price
$257Sign up free to see 3 sold
Most recent sale
$47Sign up free to see Jan 2026, Gorringe's
Record sale
$622Sign up free to see 2008, Levis Fine Art Auctions

Recent sales: Papendrecht · Sail barges on a backwater · Middelburgh

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Jan van Couver watercolors: key figures

Auction results
6
Sold rate
50%
Active at auction
2008–2026
Median price
$257Sign up free to see
Record price
$622Sign up free to see Middelburgh, Levis Fine Art Auctions, Nov 2008

Top auction houses: Gorringe's (5), Levis Fine Art Auctions (1)

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  1. Papendrecht by Jan van Couver, watercolour, sold Jan 2026
    Papendrecht
    Watercolor
    64 x 29cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1731
    £35≈ $47≈ €40HammerSign up free to seeEst. £60–80View at Gorringe's ↗
  2. River landscapes with barges by Jan van Couver, watercolor, offered Feb 2024
    River landscapes with barges
    Watercolor
    25 x 17cm
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1711
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £100–150View at Gorringe's ↗
  3. Sail barges on a backwater by Jan van Couver, watercolour, sold Dec 2015
    Sail barges on a backwater
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1349
    £170≈ $257≈ €235HammerSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Gorringe's ↗
  4. Figures beside a canal by Jan van Couver, watercolour and gouache, offered Jul 2014
    Figures beside a canal
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1148
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £150–200View at Gorringe's ↗
  5. Dutch canal scene by Jan van Couver, watercolour, offered Dec 2013
    Dutch canal scene
    Watercolor
    Gorringe's · · Lot 1820
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £180–220View at Gorringe's ↗
  6. Middelburgh by Jan van Couver, watercolour on paper, sold Nov 2008
    Middelburgh
    Watercolor · Paper
    29.2 x 38.7 x 2.5 cm
    Levis Fine Art Auctions · · Lot 215
    CA$761≈ $622≈ £422≈ €491Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. CA$600–700View at Levis Fine Art Auctions ↗

Questions about Jan van Couver watercolors

How much is a Jan van Couver watercolor worth?

Jan van Couver watercolors in ArtSell’s records have sold for between $47 and $622, with a median of $257 across 3 priced sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: size, medium, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.

What is the most expensive Jan van Couver watercolor sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $622 for “Middelburgh”, sold at Levis Fine Art Auctions in November 2008.

How much do Jan van Couver watercolors sell for?

Over the whole record (2008–2026) the median is $257.

How often do Jan van Couver watercolors sell at auction?

50% of the 6 watercolors offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Jan van Couver watercolors sold?

Most of the 6 recorded results come from Gorringe's (5), Levis Fine Art Auctions (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

How can I sell a Jan van Couver watercolor?

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