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# Illum Wikkelso (1919–1999)

## What is Illum Wikkelso’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 149 auction results for Illum Wikkelso at 30 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,471 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,792–$4,479, n=21). The auction record is $25,600 for Croissant lounge chairs (2026, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croissant lounge chairs, 1962 | Leather, oak | $25,600 | Wright | Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Illum Wikkelsø: A pair of easy chairs with matching stools. Side, back and loose cushions upholstered with black buffalo leather. (4) | Black patinated buffalo leather and rosewood | $13,060 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | desk, 1960 | Partridgewood | $10,625 | Wright | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | sofa, 1955 | Leather | $10,625 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 5 | Pyramid lounge chairs model V11, 1965 | Partridgewood | $10,000 | Wright | Oct 2022 |
| 6 | folding tables, set of three, 1960 | Partridgewood | $9,375 | Wright | Nov 2013 |
| 7 | sofa, model V11, 1965 | Partridgewood | $9,375 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 8 | Deux tables d'appoint, 1919 | Burlap | $8,958 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 9 | lounge chair, model ML-91 and ottoman, 1960 | Teak | $8,750 | Wright | Nov 2013 |
| 10 | sofa, 1960 | Oak | $8,750 | Wright | Jul 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 102 | $2,783 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 55 | $3,302 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 32 | $2,837 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 149 results from 30 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Illum Wikkelso is a Danish artist with 176 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,411. 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 Illum Wikkelso sold in 2026 for $25,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Illum Wikkelso works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Illum Wikkelso work worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Illum Wikkelso work is $2,411.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $10,312 | $25,600 | — | 2026-08-04 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Illum Wikkelso worth?

Across 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Illum Wikkelso work is $2,411. 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 Illum Wikkelso's auction record?

Illum Wikkelso's auction record is $25,600, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Illum Wikkelso auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/illum-wikkelso (updated 2026-11-02).

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.