Jonas Lie (1880–1940)
Jonas Lie is a Norwegian artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $4,575. 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 Jonas Lie sold in 2026 for $24,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Jonas Lie on OpeningBid →What is a Jonas Lie work worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonas Lie work is $4,575.
The median Jonas Lie painting sells for $5,669 across 36 lots.
The median Jonas Lie print sells for $477 across 13 lots.
The median Jonas Lie work on paper sells for $1,272 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Jonas Lie paintings typically sell for $4,381–$24,830 (the middle half of 22 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 | 22 | $477† | $1,875 | 59.1% | 2022-11-03 |
| Paintings | 38 | $5,669†‡ | $240,000‡ | 94.7% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $1,272 | $2,286 | — | 2023-07-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $110,062‡ | $240,000‡ | — | 2026-04-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Jonas Lie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $477 with 59.1% sell-through. Paintings (38 lots) median $5,669, record $240,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Jonas Lie painting sells for around 12× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $110,062.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $261–$1,020† | $937† | $1,235 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $326–$765† | $439† | $1,875 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,946–$3,944†‡ | $2,820†‡ | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $4,381–$24,830†‡ | $6,375†‡ | $132,000 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $12,100–$50,000†‡ | $12,500†‡ | $240,000‡ |
† 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 | 2026 | $240,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2008 | $132,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $2,286 |
| Prints & Editions | 2014 | $1,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,560 |
| Works on Paper | 1995 | $259 |
‡ 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 Jonas Lie worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jonas Lie work is $4,575. The median Jonas Lie painting sells for $5,669 across 36 lots. The median Jonas Lie print sells for $477 across 13 lots. The median Jonas Lie work on paper sells for $1,272 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jonas Lie paintings typically sell for $4,381–$24,830 (the middle half of 22 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 Jonas Lie painting?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonas Lie painting is $5,669. 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 Jonas Lie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonas Lie painting is $240,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Jonas Lie print?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jonas Lie print is $477. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Jonas Lie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Jonas Lie print is $1,875.
What is the average price of a medium Jonas Lie painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jonas Lie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $6,375, 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 Jonas Lie's auction record?
Jonas Lie's auction record is $240,000, set in 2026. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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