> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fjell-kai-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Fjell, Kai

## What is Fjell, Kai’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Fjell, Kai at 4 houses since 1997. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,744 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,404–$8,121, n=7). The auction record is $125,043 for Mother and child (2008, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mother and child, 1947 | Oil on canvas | $125,043 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2008 |
| 2 | Mother and child | Oil on canvas | $72,415 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2012 |
| 3 | The Dairy Maid, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $36,715 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2019 |
| 4 | Kvinnehode | — | $34,516 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2007 |
| 5 | Contractions, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $33,033 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Night, 1956 | Oil on canvas | $31,618 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2009 |
| 7 | Woman in a Garden | Oil on canvas | $27,357 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2019 |
| 8 | Mother and Child, 1941 | Oil on board | $18,718 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2019 |
| 9 | The Bride's dream | Oil on board | $10,733 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2018 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The blue Jug, 1968 | Serigraph, mat opening 60x48 | $9,941 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Dec 2018 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $23,037 |
| Prints | 9 | $1,631 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $1,460 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 12 | $7,011 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,460 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Fjell, Kai is an artist with 174 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $1,842. 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 Fjell, Kai sold in 2026 for $8,815, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Fjell, Kai work worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fjell, Kai work is $1,842.

The median Fjell, Kai painting sells for $20,499 across 33 lots.

The median Fjell, Kai print sells for $1,447 across 27 lots.

The median Fjell, Kai work on paper sells for $1,147 across 15 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 | 28 | $1,447† | $18,699† | 96.4% | 2026-06-25 |
| Paintings | 34 | $20,499†‡ | $582,144† | 97.1% | 2026-06-30 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $1,147† | $6,669† | — | 2026-06-25 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $167,028† | $582,144† | — | 2024-11-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Fjell, Kai's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (28 lots) median $1,447 with 96.4% sell-through. Paintings (34 lots) median $20,499, record $582,144. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $582,144 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Fjell, Kai painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $167,028.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $1,013–$3,346† | $1,447† | $9,941 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,475–$8,655†‡ | $6,772†‡ | $10,733 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $17,377–$33,033† | $20,499† | $167,366† |

† 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) | 5 | $704–$1,176† | $1,147† | $1,744 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $904–$1,160† | $1,108† | $2,294 |

† 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 | 2007 | $582,144† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $217,018† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $18,699† |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $14,069† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $6,669† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $4,897 |

† 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 Fjell, Kai worth?

Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Fjell, Kai work is $1,842. The median Fjell, Kai painting sells for $20,499 across 33 lots. The median Fjell, Kai print sells for $1,447 across 27 lots. The median Fjell, Kai work on paper sells for $1,147 across 15 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 Fjell, Kai painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fjell, Kai painting is $20,499. 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 Fjell, Kai's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fjell, Kai painting is $582,144. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $582,144 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Fjell, Kai print?

Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fjell, Kai print is $1,447. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fjell, Kai's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fjell, Kai print is $18,699. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $18,699 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Fjell, Kai work on paper?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Fjell, Kai work on paper is $1,147. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fjell, Kai's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Fjell, Kai work on paper is $6,669. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,669 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Fjell, Kai painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fjell, Kai painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $20,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a medium Fjell, Kai print?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Fjell, Kai print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,447, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Fjell, Kai's auction record?

Fjell, Kai's auction record is $582,144, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $582,144 (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, “Fjell, Kai auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/fjell-kai-2 (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.