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# Kurt Moldovan (1918–1977)

## What is Kurt Moldovan’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 209 auction results for Kurt Moldovan at 8 houses since 2010. Over the last 24 months the median price was $254 including buyer’s premium (middle half $79–$426, n=10). The auction record is $7,519 for London (2015, im Kinsky Auktionshaus). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London, 1970 | Watercolour on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 2 | London, 1971 | Watercolour on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 3 | London, 1971 | Watercolour on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2014 |
| 4 | Railway area, 1974 | Watercolour on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Venedig, 1976 | Watercolour on paper | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2016 |
| 6 | View from the Kapuzinerberg, 1974 | Watercolour on paper, unframed | $7,519 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |
| 7 | London, 1971 | Watercolour on paper | $7,153 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Island in the port of Hamburg, 1969 | Watercolour on paper | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Feb 2019 |
| 9 | London, 1971 | Watercolour on paper | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jan 2015 |
| 10 | Salzburg, Mozartsteg, 1974 | Watercolour on paper, unframed | $6,767 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Jun 2020 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 58 | $2,548 |
| Other | 28 | $1,162 |
| Prints | 7 | $110 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 75 | $2,020 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $1,124 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 209 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kurt Moldovan is an Austrian artist with 320 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,150. 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 Kurt Moldovan sold in 2026 for $1,889, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Kurt Moldovan work worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Moldovan work is $1,150.

The median Kurt Moldovan work on paper sells for $3,007 across 49 lots.

The median Kurt Moldovan print sells for $78 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Moldovan work on papers typically sell for $1,452–$6,203 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 4 | $78‡ | $115‡ | — | 2026-03-31 |
| Works on Paper | 51 | $3,007‡ | $7,519 | 96.1% | 2026-09-17 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,519‡ | $11,204‡ | — | 2020-06-25 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 44 | $1,452–$6,203‡ | $3,158‡ | $7,519 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $7,519 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $7,519 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $115‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $110 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Moldovan worth?

Across 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Moldovan work is $1,150. The median Kurt Moldovan work on paper sells for $3,007 across 49 lots. The median Kurt Moldovan print sells for $78 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Kurt Moldovan work on papers typically sell for $1,452–$6,203 (the middle half of 44 sold 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 Kurt Moldovan work on paper?

Based on 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Moldovan work on paper is $3,007. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Kurt Moldovan's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Moldovan work on paper is $7,519.

### What is the average price of a small Kurt Moldovan work on paper?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Moldovan work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,158, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Kurt Moldovan's auction record is $11,204, set in 2013. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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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 Moldovan auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurt-moldovan (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.