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# Kurt Absolon (1925–1958)

Kurt Absolon is an Austrian artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $3,360. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Kurt Absolon sold in 2026 for $65,489, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kurt Absolon work worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Absolon work is $3,360.

The median Kurt Absolon work on paper sells for $1,804 across 9 lots.

The median Kurt Absolon painting sells for $54,134 across 1 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $54,134 | $54,134 | — | 2022-12-08 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $1,804 | $4,812 | — | 2024-05-29 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $1,579–$3,534 | $1,804 | $4,812 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $54,134 |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $4,812 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $4,193 |

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 Kurt Absolon worth?

Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Absolon work is $3,360. The median Kurt Absolon work on paper sells for $1,804 across 9 lots. The median Kurt Absolon painting sells for $54,134 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kurt Absolon's auction record?

Kurt Absolon's auction record is $65,489, set in 2026.

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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, “Kurt Absolon auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurt-absolon (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.