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# Kaare Klint (1888–1954)

## What is Kaare Klint’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 511 auction results for Kaare Klint at 46 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,805 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,806–$13,760, n=34). The auction record is $87,614 for mod. 4395 (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mod. 4395, 1916 | Structure en acajou, assise en canage, coussin d'assise en cuir noir | $87,614 | Artcurial | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | Pair of "Mix" Armchairs | Cuban mahogany with leather upholstery | $84,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2007 |
| 3 | desk chair, model no. 5121 | Cuban mahogany, Niger leather | $81,976 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | Sectional sofa, model no. 4698 | Niger leather, Cuban mahogany | $79,875 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | A rare custom-made double stool, 1888 | Underside with manufacturer’s paper label | $79,605 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 6 | Set of six armchairs, model no. 4395, 1526 | Leather | $79,480 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Pair of Armchairs | — | $77,500 | Sotheby's | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | A three-seat sofa, model no. 4118, 1930 | Manufactured by master cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark | $76,421 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 9 | Pair of early 'Easy' armchairs, model no. 5313 | Niger leather, Cuban mahogany | $73,190 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 10 | A Set of Twelve Leather and Mahogany Side Chairs, 1927 | Mahogany | $60,000 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 10 | $5,863 |
| Other | 292 | $5,540 |
| Paintings | 21 | $3,810 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 77 | $9,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 149 | $4,677 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $2,875 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 511 results from 46 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kaare Klint is a Danish artist with 638 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $4,262. 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 Kaare Klint sold in 2026 for $5,805, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**7 Kaare Klint works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kaare Klint work worth?

Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaare Klint work is $4,262.

The median Kaare Klint work on paper sells for $30,000 across 5 lots.

The median Kaare Klint sculpture sells for $3,516 across 2 lots.

The median Kaare Klint painting sells for $9,450 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $9,450 | $9,450 | — | 2021-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $30,000 | $79,605 | — | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $3,516 | $4,032 | — | 2023-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 26 | $53,259†‡ | $87,614 | — | 2025-09-16 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $79,605 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $76,421 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $9,450 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,032 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $3,000 |

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 Kaare Klint worth?

Across 461 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaare Klint work is $4,262. The median Kaare Klint work on paper sells for $30,000 across 5 lots. The median Kaare Klint sculpture sells for $3,516 across 2 lots. The median Kaare Klint painting sells for $9,450 across 1 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 Kaare Klint's auction record?

Kaare Klint's auction record is $87,614, set in 2019.

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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, “Kaare Klint auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaare-klint (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.