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# Edvard Munch (1863–1944)

## What is Edvard Munch’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,337 auction results for Edvard Munch at 53 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $14,293 including buyer’s premium (middle half $6,670–$74,209, n=249). The auction record is $35,110,000 for Sankthansnatt (Midsummer Night) (2025, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sankthansnatt (Midsummer Night), 1901 | Oil paint | $35,110,000 | Sotheby's | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Girls on a Bridge | — | $30,841,000 | Sotheby's | May 2008 |
| 3 | Summer Day or Embrace on the Beach (The Linde Frieze), 1904 | Oil paint | $22,329,301 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 4 | Dans på stranden (Reinhardt-frisen) (Dance on the Beach (The Reinhardt Frieze)), 1906 | Tempera on canvas | $20,433,783 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 5 | Haus in Aasgaardstrand, 1905 | Oil paint | $7,335,063 | Christie's | Feb 2002 |
| 6 | Self-Portrait with Palette, 1926 | Oil paint | $5,943,510 | Sotheby's | Mar 2021 |
| 7 | Badende, 1897-1899 | Oil paint | $4,911,040 | Christie's | Feb 2008 |
| 8 | Morgen, Naken kvinne ved vinduet (Morning, Nude at the Window), 1902 | Oil paint | $4,589,000 | Christie's | Nov 2025 |
| 9 | FROM ÅSGÅRDSTRAND | Oil on canvas | $4,058,565 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Der Kuss II - The Kiss II, 1897 | Woodcut on copperplate paper | $4,460,360 | Galerie Kornfeld Auktionen Bern | Sep 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $1,641,316 |
| Works on paper | 54 | $32,893 |
| Other | 68 | $25,563 |
| Prints | 570 | $18,264 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 206 | $64,550 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 88 | $16,246 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 402 | $13,052 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,337 results from 53 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Edvard Munch is a Norwegian artist with 1,706 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $18,034. 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 Edvard Munch sold in 2026 for $602,950, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**3 Edvard Munch works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Edvard Munch work worth?

Across 1,328 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edvard Munch work is $18,034.

The median Edvard Munch print sells for $16,234 across 976 lots.

The median Edvard Munch work on paper sells for $32,981 across 71 lots.

The median Edvard Munch painting sells for $1,311,462 across 46 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Edvard Munch prints typically sell for $6,101–$52,217 (the middle half of 430 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Edvard Munch prints typically sell for $5,062–$38,075 (the middle half of 326 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 | 1,052 | $16,234†‡ | $3.2M | 92.8% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 50 | $1.3M†‡ | $35.1M | 92% | 2026-10-14 |
| Works on Paper | 73 | $32,981† | $1.4M | 97.3% | 2026-10-16 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,387 | $4,387 | — | 2025-11-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 261 | $287,631†‡ | $35.1M | — | 2026-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Edvard Munch's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1,052 lots) median $16,234 with 92.8% sell-through. Paintings (50 lots) median $1,311,462, record $35,110,000. A typical Edvard Munch painting sells for around 81× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 261 lots) the median is $287,631.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 326 | $5,062–$38,075†‡ | $11,478†‡ | $3.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 182 | $15,636–$167,597†‡ | $46,875†‡ | $2.7M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 430 | $6,101–$52,217† | $13,729† | $2.7M |

† 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) | 8 | $41,527–$126,855† | $69,085† | $1.3M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $731,651–$2.2M†‡ | $1.3M†‡ | $35.1M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $1.9M–$7.3M | $2.3M | $22.3M |

† 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) | 35 | $14,088–$110,190† | $37,039† | $1.4M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $32,484–$204,692† | $112,233† | $642,335 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 24 | $4,558–$35,243† | $8,594† | $217,369† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $35.1M |
| Paintings | 2021 | $22.3M |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $3.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2.7M |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1.4M |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $803,244 |
| Photography | 2025 | $4,387 |

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 Edvard Munch worth?

Across 1,328 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edvard Munch work is $18,034. The median Edvard Munch print sells for $16,234 across 976 lots. The median Edvard Munch work on paper sells for $32,981 across 71 lots. The median Edvard Munch painting sells for $1,311,462 across 46 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Edvard Munch prints typically sell for $6,101–$52,217 (the middle half of 430 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Edvard Munch prints typically sell for $5,062–$38,075 (the middle half of 326 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 Edvard Munch print?

Based on 976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edvard Munch print is $16,234. 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 Edvard Munch's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edvard Munch print is $3,230,007.

### What is the average price of a Edvard Munch work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edvard Munch work on paper is $32,981. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Edvard Munch's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edvard Munch work on paper is $1,377,555.

### What is the average price of a Edvard Munch painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edvard Munch painting is $1,311,462. 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 Edvard Munch's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Edvard Munch painting is $35,110,000.

### What is the average price of a large Edvard Munch print?

Based on 430 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Edvard Munch print (large (over 120 cm)) is $13,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Edvard Munch print?

Based on 326 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Edvard Munch print (small (under 50 cm)) is $11,478, 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 Edvard Munch's auction record?

Edvard Munch's auction record is $35,110,000, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Edvard Munch auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/edvard-munch (updated 2026-11-02).

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.