Else Alfelt (1910–1974)
Else Alfelt is a Danish artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $7,000. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Else Alfelt sold in 2010 for $9,748, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Else Alfelt on OpeningBid →What is a Else Alfelt work worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else Alfelt work is $7,000.
The median Else Alfelt work on paper sells for $6,081 across 11 lots.
The median Else Alfelt painting sells for $31,624 across 5 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 | 6 | $31,624† | $67,992† | 83.3% | 2010-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $6,081† | $13,000† | 73.3% | 2011-12-07 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $9,748–$33,000† | $31,624† | $67,992† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $2,250–$7,500† | $6,081† | $13,000† |
† 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 | 2008 | $67,992† |
| Paintings | 1994 | $33,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $13,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $12,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Else Alfelt worth?
Across 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else Alfelt work is $7,000. The median Else Alfelt work on paper sells for $6,081 across 11 lots. The median Else Alfelt painting sells for $31,624 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Else Alfelt work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Else Alfelt work on paper is $6,081. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Else Alfelt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Else Alfelt work on paper is $13,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Else Alfelt work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Else Alfelt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,081, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Else Alfelt's auction record?
Else Alfelt's auction record is $67,992, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $67,992 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Else Alfelt record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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