> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaj-ejstrup · updated 2026-11-02

# Kaj Ejstrup (1902–1956)

Kaj Ejstrup is a Danish artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $549. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kaj Ejstrup sold in 2026 for $739, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kaj Ejstrup work worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaj Ejstrup work is $549.

The median Kaj Ejstrup painting sells for $484 across 33 lots.

The median Kaj Ejstrup work on paper sells for $363 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kaj Ejstrup paintings typically sell for $261–$826 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $484† | $4,600† | 71.7% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $363† | $609† | 75% | 2011-06-28 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $390–$435† | $392† | $3,633† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $261–$826† | $478† | $3,521 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $630–$2,141† | $1,350† | $4,600† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1994 | $4,600† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $3,633† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $609† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $363 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Kaj Ejstrup worth?

Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kaj Ejstrup work is $549. The median Kaj Ejstrup painting sells for $484 across 33 lots. The median Kaj Ejstrup work on paper sells for $363 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kaj Ejstrup paintings typically sell for $261–$826 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Kaj Ejstrup painting?

Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kaj Ejstrup painting is $484. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kaj Ejstrup's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kaj Ejstrup painting is $4,600. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Kaj Ejstrup painting?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kaj Ejstrup painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kaj Ejstrup's auction record?

Kaj Ejstrup's auction record is $4,600, set in 1994. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,600 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Kaj Ejstrup auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kaj-ejstrup (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.