Knud Kyhn (1880–1969)
What is Knud Kyhn’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 141 auction results for Knud Kyhn at 21 houses since 1996. Over the last 24 months the median price was $174 including buyer’s premium (middle half $114–$506, n=9). The auction record is $7,200 for untitled (Baboon) (2007, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | untitled (Baboon), 1927 | Terracotta | $7,200 | Wright | Dec 2007 |
| 2 | Knud KYHN (1880-1969) & ROYAL COPENHAGUE (Manufacture) Sculpture en grès, représentant un gorille assis, émail jaspé beige, brun et ... | Eartheware sculpture, beige, brown and black enamels | $4,396 | Tajan | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Faunen/The Faun, 1931 | Stoneware figure decorated with polychrome glazes | $3,996 | Bruun Rasmussen | Dec 2010 |
| 4 | Knud KYHN (1880-1969) & ROYAL COPENHAGUE (Manufacture) Sculpture en grès, représentant un enfant assis aux pieds d'un éléphant d'Asi... | Eartheware sculpture, green and brown enamels | $3,713 | Tajan | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Collection of eleven animal figures, 1945 | Terracotta | $2,772 | Wright | May 2024 |
| 6 | Knud KYHN (1880-1969) & ROYAL COPENHAGUE (Manufacture) Sculpture en grès représentant deux chimpanzés jouant avec une grappe, émaux ... | Stoneware with beige, brown and ochre enamels, blue highlights | $2,653 | Tajan | Nov 2015 |
| 7 | Woman with Eels, 1880 | — | $2,550 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 8 | Woman with Eels, 1880 | Hand formed, hand glazed sculpture | $2,550 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Collection of fourteen animal figures, 1945 | Terracotta | $2,540 | Wright | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | Knud Kyhn: Figure group of stoneware in the shape | Stoneware decorated with grey, brown and greenish glaze | $2,383 | Bruun Rasmussen | Feb 2010 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 41 | $924 |
| Paintings | 8 | $734 |
| Other | 42 | $423 |
| Works on paper | 10 | $388 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 15 | $714 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 73 | $606 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 141 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Knud Kyhn is a Danish artist with 175 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $498. 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 Knud Kyhn sold in 2026 for $506, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knud Kyhn work is $498.
The median Knud Kyhn painting sells for $1,103 across 15 lots.
The median Knud Kyhn work on paper sells for $314 across 14 lots.
The median Knud Kyhn sculpture sells for $1,119 across 7 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 | 21 | $1,103† | $8,800† | 71.4% | 2026-10-20 |
| Works on Paper | 17 | $314† | $6,200† | 82.4% | 2013-02-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 7 | $1,119‡ | $4,396 | — | 2026-01-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $5,505†‡ | $8,800† | — | 2026-07-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $648–$1,198† | $1,103† | $7,500† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $248–$728† | $388† | $6,200† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $496–$3,065‡ | $908‡ | $4,396 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $8,800† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $7,500† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $6,200† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $4,396 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2015 | $3,713 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $837 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Knud Kyhn worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knud Kyhn work is $498. The median Knud Kyhn painting sells for $1,103 across 15 lots. The median Knud Kyhn work on paper sells for $314 across 14 lots. The median Knud Kyhn sculpture sells for $1,119 across 7 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 Knud Kyhn painting?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knud Kyhn painting is $1,103. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Knud Kyhn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Knud Kyhn painting is $8,800. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,800 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Knud Kyhn work on paper?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knud Kyhn work on paper is $314. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Knud Kyhn's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Knud Kyhn work on paper is $6,200. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,200 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Knud Kyhn work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Knud Kyhn work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Knud Kyhn's auction record?
Knud Kyhn's auction record is $8,800, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,800 (buyer's premium not included).
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