Kristian Zahrtmann (1843–1917)
Kristian Zahrtmann is a Danish artist with 135 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,099. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Kristian Zahrtmann sold in 2019 for $18,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kristian Zahrtmann work is $3,099.
The median Kristian Zahrtmann painting sells for $3,865 across 84 lots.
The median Kristian Zahrtmann work on paper sells for $364 across 7 lots.
The median Kristian Zahrtmann sculpture sells for $2,575 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Kristian Zahrtmann paintings typically sell for $3,113–$8,419 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Kristian Zahrtmann paintings typically sell for $834–$3,800 (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 | 113 | $3,865† | $280,000† | 74.3% | 2019-06-27 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $364† | $1,102† | 77.8% | 2012-12-10 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $2,575† | $2,575† | 50% | 2013-01-14 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $60,555† | $280,000† | — | 2004-08-09 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 37 | $834–$3,800† | $1,970† | $20,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 43 | $3,113–$8,419† | $5,897† | $280,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $258–$589† | $375† | $1,102† |
† 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 | 1996 | $280,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $160,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $2,575† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $1,102† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $622 |
† 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 Kristian Zahrtmann worth?
Across 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kristian Zahrtmann work is $3,099. The median Kristian Zahrtmann painting sells for $3,865 across 84 lots. The median Kristian Zahrtmann work on paper sells for $364 across 7 lots. The median Kristian Zahrtmann sculpture sells for $2,575 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kristian Zahrtmann paintings typically sell for $3,113–$8,419 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Kristian Zahrtmann paintings typically sell for $834–$3,800 (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 Kristian Zahrtmann painting?
Based on 84 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kristian Zahrtmann painting is $3,865. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kristian Zahrtmann's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Kristian Zahrtmann painting is $280,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $280,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Kristian Zahrtmann painting?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kristian Zahrtmann painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,897, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Kristian Zahrtmann painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kristian Zahrtmann painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Kristian Zahrtmann's auction record?
Kristian Zahrtmann's auction record is $280,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $280,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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