Ivar Morsing (b. 1919)
Ivar Morsing is an artist with 191 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $257. 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 Ivar Morsing is recorded as sold in 2026 for $372; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Morsing work is $257.
The median Ivar Morsing painting sells for $236 across 111 lots.
The median Ivar Morsing print sells for $188 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Ivar Morsing paintings typically sell for $144–$267 (the middle half of 46 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Ivar Morsing paintings typically sell for $227–$435 (the middle half of 33 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 | 4 | $188 | $188 | 25% | 1992-03-28 |
| Paintings | 123 | $236†‡ | $1,403† | 90.2% | 2026-07-15 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $1,218†‡ | $1,403† | — | 2022-10-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ivar Morsing's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $188 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (123 lots) median $236, record $1,403. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,403 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $1,218.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 46 | $144–$267‡ | $189‡ | $837‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $227–$435†‡ | $288†‡ | $1,403† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $568–$1,172‡ | $924‡ | $1,218‡ |
† 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 | 2007 | $1,403† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $1,325† |
| Prints & Editions | 1992 | $188 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ivar Morsing worth?
Across 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ivar Morsing work is $257. The median Ivar Morsing painting sells for $236 across 111 lots. The median Ivar Morsing print sells for $188 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Ivar Morsing paintings typically sell for $144–$267 (the middle half of 46 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Ivar Morsing paintings typically sell for $227–$435 (the middle half of 33 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 Ivar Morsing painting?
Based on 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ivar Morsing painting is $236. 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 Ivar Morsing's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ivar Morsing painting is $1,403. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,403 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Ivar Morsing painting?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ivar Morsing painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $189, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Ivar Morsing painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ivar Morsing painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $288, 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 Ivar Morsing's auction record?
Ivar Morsing's auction record is $1,403, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,403 (buyer's premium not included).
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