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# Kurt Ostervig (1912–1986)

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

As of 3 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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 64 | $2,625 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 27 | $3,422 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $2,500 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 101 results from 28 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Kurt Ostervig work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Kurt Ostervig work 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.

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

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Kurt Ostervig auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurt-ostervig (updated 2026-11-03).

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.