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# Alfred Kornberger (1933–2002)

## What is Alfred Kornberger’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 140 auction results for Alfred Kornberger at 6 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $7,652 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,374–$14,011, n=7). The auction record is $41,433 for Sitting and standing nude (2021, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sitting and standing nude, 1996 | Oil on canvas; framed | $41,433 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jul 2021 |
| 2 | Nude on blue armchair, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $40,600 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Oct 2014 |
| 3 | The three graces, 1995 | Oil on canvas; framed | $33,600 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 4 | Peepshow, 1933 | Painting | $30,500 | Bonhams | Nov 2009 |
| 5 | Akte als Farbkompositionen, 2000 | Öl auf Leinwand; ungerahmt | $20,959 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Seated nude on green, 1995 | Oil on canvas; unframed | $18,045 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Dec 2019 |
| 7 | Sitting smoking nude, 1995 | Oil on canvas; framed | $17,346 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2023 |
| 8 | Besuch von Zeus, 1983 | Oil on hardboard; framed | $15,501 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Liebespaar I, 1983 | Oil on hardboard; framed | $15,501 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2025 |
| 10 | Roter Akt auf Blau, 1998 | Öl auf Leinwand; ungerahmt | $15,294 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Mar 2017 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $13,533 |
| Works on paper | 22 | $3,007 |
| Other | 70 | $1,504 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $13,904 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 54 | $2,481 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $902 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 140 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Kornberger is an Austrian artist with 212 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $3,007. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Kornberger is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,409; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Kornberger work worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Kornberger work is $3,007.

The median Alfred Kornberger work on paper sells for $1,504 across 49 lots.

The median Alfred Kornberger painting sells for $13,533 across 17 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Kornberger work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$3,007 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kornberger work on papers typically sell for $752–$3,228 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $13,533‡ | $41,433 | 89.5% | 2021-07-08 |
| Works on Paper | 50 | $1,504‡ | $9,774 | 98% | 2025-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $30,500‡ | $41,433 | — | 2021-07-08 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $11,278–$13,533‡ | $13,455‡ | $30,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $13,909–$29,711 | $15,044 | $41,433 |

‡ 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) | 22 | $752–$3,228‡ | $902‡ | $4,511 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $1,504–$3,007 | $2,256 | $9,774 |

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

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $41,433 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $40,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $9,774 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $6,015 |

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 Alfred Kornberger worth?

Across 136 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Kornberger work is $3,007. The median Alfred Kornberger work on paper sells for $1,504 across 49 lots. The median Alfred Kornberger painting sells for $13,533 across 17 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Kornberger work on papers typically sell for $1,504–$3,007 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Kornberger work on papers typically sell for $752–$3,228 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Alfred Kornberger work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Kornberger work on paper is $1,504. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Kornberger's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Kornberger work on paper is $9,774.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Kornberger painting?

Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Kornberger painting is $13,533. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Kornberger's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Kornberger painting is $41,433.

### What is the average price of a medium Alfred Kornberger work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Kornberger work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,256, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Kornberger work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Kornberger work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $902, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Alfred Kornberger's auction record?

Alfred Kornberger's auction record is $41,433, set in 2021.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.