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# Herbert Krenchel (1922–2014)

## What is Herbert Krenchel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 46 | $1,516 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,537 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 50 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Herbert Krenchel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Herbert Krenchel work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 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.