> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/knud-nielsen-2 · updated 2026-11-03

# Knud (1916–2008)

Knud is a Danish artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,539. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Knud sold in 2026 for $4,475, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Knud work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knud work is $3,539.

The median Knud painting sells for $3,551 across 48 lots.

The median Knud work on paper sells for $831 across 3 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Knud paintings typically sell for $2,672–$5,414 (the middle half of 33 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 | 72 | $3,551† | $32,000† | 66.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $831† | $3,600† | 75% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $21,000† | $32,000† | — | 1997-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,825–$2,806† | $2,217† | $3,400† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $2,672–$5,414† | $3,652† | $21,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 8 | $4,024–$12,674† | $4,662† | $32,000† |

† 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 | 1997 | $32,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $21,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $3,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $831 |

† 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 Knud worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knud work is $3,539. The median Knud painting sells for $3,551 across 48 lots. The median Knud work on paper sells for $831 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Knud paintings typically sell for $2,672–$5,414 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Knud painting?

Based on 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knud painting is $3,551. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Knud's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Knud painting is $32,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Knud painting?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Knud painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,652, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Knud's auction record?

Knud's auction record is $32,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Knud auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/knud-nielsen-2 (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.