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# 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.

## What is a Kristian Zahrtmann work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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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 Zahrtmann auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kristian-zahrtmann (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.