Bodil Kjaer (b. 1932)
What is Bodil Kjaer’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 65 auction results for Bodil Kjaer at 15 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,414 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,229–$13,531, n=7). The auction record is $52,000 for Desk (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desk | Highly figured matching rosewood panels and chromium-plated steel | $52,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 2 | A RARE EXECUTIVE DESK, 1959 | Oak | $32,898 | Christie's | Oct 2017 |
| 3 | desk, 1959 | Chrome steel | $26,400 | Wright | Oct 2008 |
| 4 | office suite, 1959 | Partridgewood | $25,000 | Wright | Mar 2018 |
| 5 | desk, 1960 | Partridgewood | $24,130 | Wright | May 2013 |
| 6 | office suite, 1960 | Partridgewood | $24,000 | Wright | May 2007 |
| 7 | desk, 1960 | Chrome | $21,250 | Wright | Dec 2011 |
| 8 | office suite, 1959 | Partridgewood | $21,250 | Wright | Oct 2017 |
| 9 | Bureau mod. 901, 1959 | Chromium | $18,797 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 10 | desk, 1959 | Partridgewood | $18,750 | Wright | Nov 2014 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 63 | $11,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 54 | $12,086 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 65 results from 15 houses · How we compute these figures
Bodil Kjaer is a Danish artist with 79 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $11,885. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Bodil Kjaer sold in 2026 for $17,780, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bodil Kjaer work is $11,885.
The median Bodil Kjaer sculpture sells for $4,518 across 4 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,518 | $32,898 | — | 2026-08-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $29,649 | $52,000 | — | 2018-03-22 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $32,898 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $5,760 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bodil Kjaer worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bodil Kjaer work is $11,885. The median Bodil Kjaer sculpture sells for $4,518 across 4 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Bodil Kjaer's auction record?
Bodil Kjaer's auction record is $52,000, set in 2007.
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