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# Kristian Hornsleth (b. 1963)

Kristian Hornsleth is a Danish artist with 35 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,352. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Kristian Hornsleth sold in 2009 for $2,595, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kristian Hornsleth work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kristian Hornsleth work is $2,352.

The median Kristian Hornsleth painting sells for $2,549 across 8 lots.

The median Kristian Hornsleth sculpture sells for $1,900 across 4 lots.

The median Kristian Hornsleth work on paper sells for $2,090 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $0 | $0 | 25% | 2013-04-29 |
| Paintings | 9 | $2,549† | $6,901† | 88.9% | 2009-12-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $2,090 | $2,158 | 60% | 2010-10-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,900 | $2,595 | 66.7% | 2010-10-19 |
| Photography | 2 | $1,746† | $1,746† | 50% | 2007-06-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Kristian Hornsleth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $0 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (9 lots) median $2,549, record $6,901. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,901 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Kristian Hornsleth painting sells for around 7,282× the price of a typical print.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,174–$2,745† | $2,306† | $3,189† |

† 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 | 2008 | $6,901† |
| Paintings | 2008 | $4,807† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $2,595 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2009 | $2,594 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $2,158 |
| Works on Paper | 2009 | $2,090 |
| Photography | 2007 | $1,746† |

† 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 Kristian Hornsleth worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kristian Hornsleth work is $2,352. The median Kristian Hornsleth painting sells for $2,549 across 8 lots. The median Kristian Hornsleth sculpture sells for $1,900 across 4 lots. The median Kristian Hornsleth work on paper sells for $2,090 across 3 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kristian Hornsleth's auction record?

Kristian Hornsleth's auction record is $6,901, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,901 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kristian Hornsleth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kristian-hornsleth (updated 2026-11-02).

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.