Knut Janson (1882–1966)
Knut Janson is an artist with 19 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $222. 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 Knut Janson sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $292 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knut Janson work is $222.
The median Knut Janson painting sells for $187 across 16 lots.
The median Knut Janson work on paper sells for $37 across 1 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 | 23 | $187‡ | $2,251‡ | 69.6% | 2026-04-07 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $37‡ | $37‡ | 50% | 2025-04-21 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $82–$215‡ | $155‡ | $1,010‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $207–$2,043‡ | $386‡ | $2,251‡ |
‡ 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 | 2024 | $2,251‡ |
| Paintings | 2007 | $2,043‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $37‡ |
‡ 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 Knut Janson worth?
Across 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Knut Janson work is $222. The median Knut Janson painting sells for $187 across 16 lots. The median Knut Janson work on paper sells for $37 across 1 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 Knut Janson painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Knut Janson painting is $187. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Knut Janson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Knut Janson painting is $2,251. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Knut Janson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Knut Janson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Knut Janson's auction record?
Knut Janson's auction record is $2,043, set in 2007. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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