> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-krause · updated 2026-11-03

# Ellen Krause (1905–1990)

Ellen Krause is a Danish artist with 4 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $568. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Ellen Krause sold in 2026 for $741, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Ellen Krause work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Krause work is $568.

The median Ellen Krause painting sells for $388 across 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 11 | $388† | $741 | 63.6% | 2026-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $297–$684† | $388† | $741 |

† 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 | 2026 | $741 |
| Paintings | 2012 | $706† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Ellen Krause worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ellen Krause work is $568. The median Ellen Krause painting sells for $388 across 7 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Ellen Krause painting?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ellen Krause painting is $388. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Ellen Krause's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ellen Krause painting is $741.

### What is Ellen Krause's auction record?

Ellen Krause's auction record is $662, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $662 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ellen Krause auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ellen-krause (updated 2026-11-03).

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.