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# 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.

**1 Kjeld Appel work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Kjeld Appel work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kjeld Appel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kjeld-appel (updated 2026-11-03).

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.