Theodor Kittelsen (1857–1914)
Theodor Kittelsen is a Norwegian artist with 86 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $7,354. 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 Theodor Kittelsen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $76,561 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Theodor Kittelsen on OpeningBid →What is a Theodor Kittelsen work worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Kittelsen work is $7,354.
The median Theodor Kittelsen work on paper sells for $9,052 across 28 lots.
The median Theodor Kittelsen painting sells for $29,416 across 15 lots.
The median Theodor Kittelsen print sells for $39 across 14 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Theodor Kittelsen work on papers typically sell for $4,532–$22,238 (the middle half of 21 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 | 14 | $39†‡ | $2,321† | — | 2024-05-29 |
| Paintings | 16 | $29,416†‡ | $164,381† | 93.8% | 2026-06-04 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $9,052† | $519,905† | — | 2026-06-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $149,263† | $3.3M† | — | 2024-11-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Theodor Kittelsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $39. Paintings (16 lots) median $29,416, record $164,381. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,381 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Theodor Kittelsen painting sells for around 762× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $149,263.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $33–$39‡ | $39‡ | $154‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $19,244–$72,226†‡ | $37,104†‡ | $164,381† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $4,532–$22,238† | $6,499† | $519,905† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $12,852–$70,423† | $22,060† | $146,389 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $519,905† |
| Paintings | 2024 | $164,381† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $146,389 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $76,561† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $2,321† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $154‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Theodor Kittelsen worth?
Across 69 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Theodor Kittelsen work is $7,354. The median Theodor Kittelsen work on paper sells for $9,052 across 28 lots. The median Theodor Kittelsen painting sells for $29,416 across 15 lots. The median Theodor Kittelsen print sells for $39 across 14 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Theodor Kittelsen work on papers typically sell for $4,532–$22,238 (the middle half of 21 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 Theodor Kittelsen work on paper?
Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Kittelsen work on paper is $9,052. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Theodor Kittelsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Kittelsen work on paper is $519,905. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $519,905 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Theodor Kittelsen painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Kittelsen painting is $29,416. 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 Theodor Kittelsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Kittelsen painting is $164,381. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $164,381 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Theodor Kittelsen print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Theodor Kittelsen print is $39. 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 Theodor Kittelsen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Theodor Kittelsen print is $2,321. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,321 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Theodor Kittelsen work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodor Kittelsen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $6,499, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Theodor Kittelsen print?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Theodor Kittelsen print (small (under 50 cm)) is $39, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Theodor Kittelsen's auction record?
Theodor Kittelsen's auction record is $3,255,267, set in 2024. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,255,267 (buyer's premium not included).
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