Ida Kerkovius (1879–1970)
Ida Kerkovius is a German artist with 368 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,011. 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 Ida Kerkovius is recorded as sold in 2026 for $3,896; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ida Kerkovius on OpeningBid →What is a Ida Kerkovius work worth?
Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Kerkovius work is $2,011.
The median Ida Kerkovius work on paper sells for $2,199 across 151 lots.
The median Ida Kerkovius print sells for $382 across 57 lots.
The median Ida Kerkovius painting sells for $7,205 across 50 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ida Kerkovius work on papers typically sell for $949–$3,480 (the middle half of 118 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Ida Kerkovius paintings typically sell for $3,504–$8,069 (the middle half of 35 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 | 68 | $382†‡ | $6,800 | 83.8% | 2024-09-26 |
| Paintings | 59 | $7,205†‡ | $104,108 | 84.7% | 2026-02-04 |
| Works on Paper | 190 | $2,199†‡ | $29,277 | 79.5% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $19,162‡ | $104,108 | — | 2025-03-05 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ida Kerkovius's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (68 lots) median $382 with 83.8% sell-through. Paintings (59 lots) median $7,205, record $104,108. A typical Ida Kerkovius painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $19,162.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $292–$574†‡ | $454†‡ | $6,800 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $190–$618†‡ | $334†‡ | $1,400‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $3,504–$8,069†‡ | $5,893†‡ | $32,848 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $9,470–$24,635‡ | $18,050‡ | $104,108 |
† 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) | 118 | $949–$3,480†‡ | $1,824†‡ | $9,707 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $3,696–$10,200‡ | $6,849‡ | $29,277 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $104,108 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $56,561 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $29,277 |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $25,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $6,800 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $1,611‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ida Kerkovius worth?
Across 288 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ida Kerkovius work is $2,011. The median Ida Kerkovius work on paper sells for $2,199 across 151 lots. The median Ida Kerkovius print sells for $382 across 57 lots. The median Ida Kerkovius painting sells for $7,205 across 50 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ida Kerkovius work on papers typically sell for $949–$3,480 (the middle half of 118 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ida Kerkovius paintings typically sell for $3,504–$8,069 (the middle half of 35 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 Ida Kerkovius work on paper?
Based on 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Kerkovius work on paper is $2,199. 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 Ida Kerkovius's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Kerkovius work on paper is $29,277.
What is the average price of a Ida Kerkovius print?
Based on 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Kerkovius print is $382. 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 Ida Kerkovius's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Kerkovius print is $6,800.
What is the average price of a Ida Kerkovius painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ida Kerkovius painting is $7,205. 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 Ida Kerkovius's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ida Kerkovius painting is $104,108.
What is the average price of a small Ida Kerkovius work on paper?
Based on 118 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ida Kerkovius work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,824, 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 Ida Kerkovius painting?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ida Kerkovius painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,893, 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 Ida Kerkovius's auction record?
Ida Kerkovius's auction record is $104,108, set in 2021.
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