Kjeld Appel
Kjeld Appel is an artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $682. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kjeld Appel sold in 2013 for a hammer price of $996 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kjeld Appel work is $682.
The median Kjeld Appel painting sells for $524 across 47 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kjeld Appel paintings typically sell for $405–$879 (the middle half of 37 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 | 70 | $524† | $2,366 | 67.1% | 2013-01-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,661 | $2,366 | — | 2012-01-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $405–$879† | $528† | $2,366 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $335–$841† | $447† | $1,146† |
† 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 | 2012 | $2,366 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $1,661 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kjeld Appel worth?
Across 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kjeld Appel work is $682. The median Kjeld Appel painting sells for $524 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kjeld Appel paintings typically sell for $405–$879 (the middle half of 37 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Kjeld Appel painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kjeld Appel painting is $524. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kjeld Appel's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kjeld Appel painting is $2,366.
What is the average price of a medium Kjeld Appel painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kjeld Appel painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $528, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kjeld Appel's auction record?
Kjeld Appel's auction record is $1,661, set in 2011.
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