Elke Krystufek (b. 1970)
What is Elke Krystufek’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 51 auction results for Elke Krystufek at 11 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,470 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,192–$9,701, n=5). The auction record is $35,583 for «When the body speaks the mind will follow», acrylic and photograph on canvas (2022, Dorotheum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | «When the body speaks the mind will follow», acrylic and photograph on canvas, 1970 | Acrylic and small photograph on canvas | $35,583 | Dorotheum | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Johnny Had June, 2006 | Mischtechnik (Acryl, Gouache, Farbfotografien, Stoffcollage, Fäden und Klebstoff) auf Leinwand | $33,300 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | The Best Sex I Ever Had | Acrylic paint | $32,237 | Phillips | Oct 2013 |
| 4 | Screaming cat, acrylic on fabric with printed hearts, 1998 | Acrylic on fabric with printed hearts | $16,770 | Dorotheum | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | Marilyn, acrylic on printed fabric, 1970 | — | $16,291 | Dorotheum | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | The Idea of Love (Dubai), acrylic on canvas, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $13,396 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 7 | Ohne Titel (Mischtechnik auf Leinwand), 1996 | Mischtechnik auf Leinwand | $12,109 | Van Ham Kunstauktionen | Jun 2024 |
| 8 | Enlightment, 2000 | Acryl auf Leinwand | $11,786 | Karl & Faber | Dec 2017 |
| 9 | Untitled (Marilyn), acrylic on canvas, 1970 | Acrylic on canvas | $11,207 | Dorotheum | Nov 2016 |
| 10 | 2001 nights, 2000 | Acrilico su tela | $10,464 | Finarte Casa d'Aste | Dec 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $11,497 |
| Other | 9 | $7,405 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $15,083 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $3,179 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 51 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Elke Krystufek is an Austrian artist with 88 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $4,478. 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 Elke Krystufek sold in 2026 for $9,701, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elke Krystufek work is $4,478.
The median Elke Krystufek painting sells for $10,083 across 10 lots.
The median Elke Krystufek photograph sells for $13,055 across 2 lots.
The median Elke Krystufek print sells for $308 across 3 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 | 4 | $308† | $806 | 75% | 2026-10-06 |
| Paintings | 11 | $10,083†‡ | $33,300 | 90.9% | 2026-09-17 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $2,878† | $7,934† | 75% | 2013-11-25 |
| Photography | 6 | $13,055‡ | $24,917‡ | 33.3% | 2026-03-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $35,531‡ | $35,583 | — | 2022-06-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Elke Krystufek's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $308 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $10,083, record $33,300. A typical Elke Krystufek painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $35,531.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,132–$10,795†‡ | $9,133†‡ | $12,109 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $33,300 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $32,237 |
| Photography | 2021 | $24,917‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $7,934† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $2,878† |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,192 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $806 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $300† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Elke Krystufek worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elke Krystufek work is $4,478. The median Elke Krystufek painting sells for $10,083 across 10 lots. The median Elke Krystufek photograph sells for $13,055 across 2 lots. The median Elke Krystufek print sells for $308 across 3 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 Elke Krystufek painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elke Krystufek painting is $10,083. 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 Elke Krystufek's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Elke Krystufek painting is $33,300.
What is Elke Krystufek's auction record?
Elke Krystufek's auction record is $35,583, set in 2022.
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