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# Fernand Khnopff (1858–1921)

## What is Fernand Khnopff’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 81 auction results for Fernand Khnopff at 17 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,961 including buyer’s premium (middle half $32,388–$105,004, n=5). The auction record is $516,386 for Deux études pour un Sphinx ; Deux études pour Victoria (2023, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deux études pour un Sphinx ; Deux études pour Victoria, 1892 | Pierre noire, craie blanche sur papier gris bleu | $516,386 | Christie's | Mar 2023 |
| 2 | Avec Verhaeren. Un Ange | Ink, black chalk, graphite heightened with white and scratchings out on paper | $497,657 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 3 | Femme Mysterieuse | Pencil and coloured pencil on paper | $348,670 | Sotheby's | Nov 2007 |
| 4 | Les Caresses, 1905 | Graphite, crayon and wash on tracing paper, circle | $311,901 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Tête de femme, 1910 | Paper | $279,572 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 6 | L'effort, 1905 | Paper | $258,566 | Christie's | Feb 2007 |
| 7 | Le collier de médailles, 1899 | Cardboard | $188,562 | Christie's | Feb 2025 |
| 8 | Etude de nu | Colored crayon on paper | $182,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | Le vice suprême, 1885 | Pencil | $175,509 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| 10 | L'encens, 1858 | Charcoal | $173,300 | Christie's | Feb 2003 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 33 | $47,572 |
| Other | 16 | $39,224 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,333 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $39,224 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $34,799 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 81 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fernand Khnopff is a Belgian artist with 102 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $20,748. 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 Fernand Khnopff sold in 2026 for $32,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Fernand Khnopff work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Fernand Khnopff work worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Khnopff work is $20,748.

The median Fernand Khnopff work on paper sells for $37,910 across 48 lots.

The median Fernand Khnopff print sells for $1,134 across 14 lots.

The median Fernand Khnopff sculpture sells for $70,208 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Khnopff work on papers typically sell for $9,375–$91,505 (the middle half of 41 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 | 21 | $1,134†‡ | $4,463 | 66.7% | 2026-05-28 |
| Paintings | 3 | $15,997 | $15,997 | 66.7% | 2007-04-04 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $37,910†‡ | $516,386 | 94.1% | 2026-05-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $70,208 | $70,269 | — | 2024-03-20 |
| Photography | 1 | $29,640 | $29,640 | — | 2020-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 14 | $185,531† | $516,386 | — | 2026-03-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Fernand Khnopff's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (21 lots) median $1,134 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $15,997, record $15,997. A typical Fernand Khnopff painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 14 lots) the median is $185,531.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $339–$2,082†‡ | $1,134†‡ | $4,463 |

† 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) | 41 | $9,375–$91,505†‡ | $39,135†‡ | $516,386 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $10,049–$43,750† | $34,799† | $99,452 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $516,386 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $311,901 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $70,269 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2004 | $70,208 |
| Photography | 2020 | $29,640 |
| Paintings | 2003 | $15,997 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $4,463 |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $3,086† |

† 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 Fernand Khnopff worth?

Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fernand Khnopff work is $20,748. The median Fernand Khnopff work on paper sells for $37,910 across 48 lots. The median Fernand Khnopff print sells for $1,134 across 14 lots. The median Fernand Khnopff sculpture sells for $70,208 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Fernand Khnopff work on papers typically sell for $9,375–$91,505 (the middle half of 41 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 Fernand Khnopff work on paper?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Khnopff work on paper is $37,910. 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 Fernand Khnopff's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Khnopff work on paper is $516,386.

### What is the average price of a Fernand Khnopff print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fernand Khnopff print is $1,134. 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 Fernand Khnopff's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fernand Khnopff print is $4,463.

### What is the average price of a small Fernand Khnopff work on paper?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Khnopff work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $39,135, 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 the average price of a small Fernand Khnopff print?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Fernand Khnopff print (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,134, 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 Fernand Khnopff's auction record?

Fernand Khnopff's auction record is $516,386, set in 2023.

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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.