Herbert Krenchel (1922–2014)
What is Herbert Krenchel’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 50 auction results for Herbert Krenchel at 12 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $448 including buyer’s premium (middle half $257–$732, n=5). The auction record is $10,000 for set of forty-three Krenit bowls with two serving utensils (2013, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | set of forty-three Krenit bowls with two serving utensils, 1953 | Enamel | $10,000 | Wright | May 2013 |
| 2 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $7,500 | Wright | May 2010 |
| 3 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $5,938 | Wright | Nov 2011 |
| 4 | collection of nineteen Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $5,938 | Wright | Nov 2016 |
| 5 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $5,000 | Wright | Nov 2010 |
| 6 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $4,688 | Wright | May 2011 |
| 7 | set of five Krenit bowls with serving spoons, 1953 | Enamel | $4,375 | Wright | Mar 2012 |
| 8 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $4,063 | Wright | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $3,900 | Wright | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Krenit bowls, 1953 | Enamel | $3,825 | Wright | Oct 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | $1,516 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,537 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Herbert Krenchel is a Danish artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Herbert Krenchel sold in 2025 for $1,537, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Krenchel work is $1,250.
The median Herbert Krenchel sculpture sells for $1,366 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,366 | $2,000 | — | 2026-09-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $6,719 | $10,000 | — | 2016-11-03 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $2,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $732 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Herbert Krenchel worth?
Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Herbert Krenchel work is $1,250. The median Herbert Krenchel sculpture sells for $1,366 across 2 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 Herbert Krenchel's auction record?
Herbert Krenchel's auction record is $10,000, set in 2013.
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