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# Elmgreen & Dragset (b. 1961)

## What is Elmgreen & Dragset’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 46 auction results for Elmgreen & Dragset at 7 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $15,781 including buyer’s premium (middle half $7,384–$27,396, n=6). The auction record is $244,474 for High Expectations (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Expectations, 2011 | Fiberglass, resin, polyutherane resin, acrylic, wood, acrylic paint, hair, MDF, acrylic, wax and oil paint, in four parts | $244,474 | Sotheby's | Mar 2022 |
| 2 | Italian Treasures, 2006 | Tempera on canvas, in three parts, stainless steel safe door and combination lock | $109,170 | Sotheby's | Nov 2020 |
| 3 | The Private Museum, 2003 | Steel, aluminium, Perspex, brass profile lettering and fluorescent light | $82,960 | Phillips | Mar 2018 |
| 4 | Photo Booth, 2004 | Mixed media | $68,377 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 5 | Marriage, 2004 | Mirrors, porcelain sinks, taps, stainless steel tube, soap | $67,277 | Phillips | Feb 2015 |
| 6 | Boy Scout, 2008 | Metal bunk bed, foam mattresses, sheeting, pillows, woollen blankets, light bulbs and electrical wiring | $64,890 | Phillips | Jun 2017 |
| 7 | Brillo Box, 2011 | Glass | $61,649 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Second Marriage, 2008 | Mirrors, porcelain sinks, stainless steel pipe work, taps and soap dispensers | $60,046 | Phillips | Apr 2024 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanya! Tanya! Tanya!, 2004 | Wax, wood, hair, clothing, shoes and Styrofoam packing peanuts | $129,156 | Phillips | Mar 2017 |
| 2 | Tanya! Tanya! Tanya!, 2004 | Wood, paint, wax, human hair, clothing, shoes, Styrofoam packing peanuts | $60,000 | Phillips | Sep 2015 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 20 | $41,402 |
| Sculpture | 18 | $16,168 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $30,222 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 14 | $19,593 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 46 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Elmgreen & Dragset is a Danish and Norwegian artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $18,413. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Elmgreen & Dragset sold in 2025 for $30,693, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Elmgreen & Dragset work worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmgreen & Dragset work is $18,413.

The median Elmgreen & Dragset sculpture sells for $17,002 across 16 lots.

The median Elmgreen & Dragset painting sells for $79,600 across 4 lots.

The median Elmgreen & Dragset work on paper sells for $13,383 across 3 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $1,559 | $1,559 | — | 2020-01-23 |
| Paintings | 4 | $79,600 | $244,474 | — | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $13,383 | $20,000 | — | 2017-12-07 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $17,002‡ | $61,649 | 94.1% | 2026-03-25 |
| Photography | 3 | $4,157 | $4,541 | 66.7% | 2020-12-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $129,156 | $244,474 | — | 2022-03-03 |

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

Elmgreen & Dragset's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,559. Paintings (4 lots) median $79,600, record $244,474. A typical Elmgreen & Dragset painting sells for around 51× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $129,156.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $19,187–$43,190 | $30,693 | $56,250 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $14,056–$20,160 | $16,499 | $61,649 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $244,474 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $109,170 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $61,649 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $56,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $20,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $13,383 |
| Photography | 2020 | $4,541 |
| Photography | 2015 | $3,772 |

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 Elmgreen & Dragset worth?

Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Elmgreen & Dragset work is $18,413. The median Elmgreen & Dragset sculpture sells for $17,002 across 16 lots. The median Elmgreen & Dragset painting sells for $79,600 across 4 lots. The median Elmgreen & Dragset work on paper sells for $13,383 across 3 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Elmgreen & Dragset sculpture?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Elmgreen & Dragset sculpture is $17,002. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Elmgreen & Dragset's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Elmgreen & Dragset sculpture is $61,649.

### What is Elmgreen & Dragset's auction record?

Elmgreen & Dragset's auction record is $244,474, set in 2022.

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

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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.