Asger Jorn (1914–1973)
What is Asger Jorn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,169 auction results for Asger Jorn at 68 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,536 including buyer’s premium (middle half $973–$51,327, n=54). The auction record is $2,099,500 for In the Beginning Was the Image (2002, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In the Beginning Was the Image, 1965 | Acrylic paint | $2,099,500 | Christie's | May 2002 |
| 2 | Une mime de rien (ou presque), 1967 | Oil on canvas | $991,455 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2025 |
| 3 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1945 | Oil paint | $695,858 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 4 | Le soleil m'emmerde, 1961 | Huile sur toile | $568,481 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 5 | Brokigt brak, oil on canvas, 1914 | Oil on canvas | $548,208 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | L'état normal - The normal state, 1959 | Oil paint | $547,216 | Christie's | Nov 2010 |
| 7 | Une Mime de Rien (Ou Presque) | Oil on canvas | $538,715 | Sotheby's | Jun 2016 |
| 8 | L'offre et la demande (supply and demand), 1969 | Oil on canvas | $501,745 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 9 | Untitled (oil on canvas), 1960 | Oil paint | $482,153 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 10 | Le pays des Goths, 1964-1965 | Oil paint | $463,632 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 176 | $74,043 |
| Sculpture | 26 | $20,647 |
| Works on paper | 61 | $11,742 |
| Other | 97 | $7,978 |
| Prints | 254 | $1,074 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $152,302 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 275 | $16,971 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 219 | $4,475 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,169 results from 68 houses · How we compute these figures
Asger Jorn is a Danish artist with 1,395 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,475. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Asger Jorn sold in 2026 for $229,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,021 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Asger Jorn work is $4,475.
The median Asger Jorn print sells for $994 across 591 lots.
The median Asger Jorn painting sells for $71,708 across 245 lots.
The median Asger Jorn work on paper sells for $11,742 across 134 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Asger Jorn prints typically sell for $735–$1,741 (the middle half of 288 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Asger Jorn prints typically sell for $500–$1,361 (the middle half of 216 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 705 | $994†‡ | $155,484† | 83.8% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 334 | $71,708†‡ | $2.1M | 73.4% | 2026-06-19 |
| Works on Paper | 167 | $11,742†‡ | $311,897 | 80.2% | 2025-12-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $26,473 | $103,888 | 86.7% | 2024-02-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $6,003† | $6,003† | — | 2012-12-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 100 | $171,377†‡ | $2.1M | — | 2026-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Asger Jorn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (705 lots) median $994 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (334 lots) median $71,708, record $2,099,500. A typical Asger Jorn painting sells for around 72× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 100 lots) the median is $171,377.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 216 | $500–$1,361†‡ | $853†‡ | $22,812 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 288 | $735–$1,741†‡ | $1,124†‡ | $25,953 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $2,573–$6,358†‡ | $5,448†‡ | $20,589† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $19,992–$57,914†‡ | $38,118†‡ | $78,028 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 143 | $56,217–$132,730†‡ | $83,043†‡ | $482,153 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 22 | $275,793–$529,472† | $361,405† | $2.1M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 89 | $4,646–$15,072†‡ | $8,830†‡ | $39,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $7,733–$26,857†‡ | $18,498†‡ | $95,718 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $20,647–$25,310 | $22,998 | $44,100 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $2.1M |
| Paintings | 2025 | $991,455 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $311,897 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $157,198 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $155,484† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $103,888 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $61,190 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $58,306† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Asger Jorn worth?
Across 1,021 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Asger Jorn work is $4,475. The median Asger Jorn print sells for $994 across 591 lots. The median Asger Jorn painting sells for $71,708 across 245 lots. The median Asger Jorn work on paper sells for $11,742 across 134 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Asger Jorn prints typically sell for $735–$1,741 (the middle half of 288 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Asger Jorn prints typically sell for $500–$1,361 (the middle half of 216 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Asger Jorn print?
Based on 591 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Asger Jorn print is $994. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Asger Jorn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Asger Jorn print is $155,484. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $155,484 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Asger Jorn painting?
Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Asger Jorn painting is $71,708. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Asger Jorn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Asger Jorn painting is $2,099,500.
What is the average price of a Asger Jorn work on paper?
Based on 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Asger Jorn work on paper is $11,742. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Asger Jorn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Asger Jorn work on paper is $311,897.
What is the average price of a medium Asger Jorn print?
Based on 288 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Asger Jorn print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,124, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a small Asger Jorn print?
Based on 216 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Asger Jorn print (small (under 50 cm)) is $853, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Asger Jorn's auction record?
Asger Jorn's auction record is $2,099,500, set in 2002.
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