Kurt Ostervig (1912–1986)
What is Kurt Ostervig’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 101 auction results for Kurt Ostervig at 28 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,452 including buyer’s premium (middle half $655–$2,933, n=11). The auction record is $31,224 for Kurt Østervig (1912-1986) (2014, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurt Østervig (1912-1986), 1958 | 57A Paire de chauffeuses Chêne et laine de mouton Édition Rolschau Møbler Date de création : vers 1958 H 70 × 82 × 70 cm | $31,224 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Modèle 57A, 1912 | Tissu Edition Rolschau Møbler (Vejen, Denmark) Date de création : 1958 H 69 x L 81 x | $29,114 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | lounge chair, model 57A, 1958 | Oak | $28,750 | Wright | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Butterfly chairs, 1956 | Structure en noyer, assise recouverte de tissu crème | $13,491 | Artcurial | Dec 2015 |
| 5 | model no. 57A, circa 1958 | Stained oak, sheepskin upholstery | $11,430 | Sotheby's | Mar 2023 |
| 6 | Dining chairs, 1965 | Leather | $11,250 | Wright | Nov 2022 |
| 7 | model no. 57A, circa 1958 | Sheepskin, oak | $11,118 | Phillips | May 2024 |
| 8 | 57A, 1950-tal | Ek | $8,925 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 9 | Cabinets, set of two, 1965 | Cabinets | $8,750 | Wright | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | coffee table, 1965 | Cartridge brass | $8,125 | Wright | May 2017 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 64 | $2,625 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $3,422 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,500 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 28 houses · How we compute these figures
Kurt Ostervig is a Danish artist with 122 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,378. 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 Ostervig sold in 2026 for $3,072, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Ostervig work is $2,378.
The median Kurt Ostervig work on paper sells for $515 across 1 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 | 2 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $515 | $515 | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $28,750 | $31,224 | — | 2026-07-02 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $515 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kurt Ostervig worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Ostervig work is $2,378. The median Kurt Ostervig work on paper sells for $515 across 1 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 Kurt Ostervig's auction record?
Kurt Ostervig's auction record is $31,224, set in 2014.
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