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# Kurt Trampedach (1943–2013)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 183 auction results for Kurt Trampedach at 7 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $13,000 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,430–$16,484, n=9). The auction record is $81,539 for Selvportraet siddende (2012, Bruun Rasmussen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selvportraet siddende, 1975 | Oil and acrylic on board | $81,539 | Bruun Rasmussen | Sep 2012 |
| 2 | Self portrait with sunglasses, 1977 | Oil on board | $37,678 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jan 2009 |
| 3 | Portrait III (Portræt III) | Serigraphy and oil on canvas | $21,930 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 4 | Self-portrait | Mixed media on paper mounted on canvas | $18,484 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Portraits, 2005 | Oil and plaster on panel | $16,484 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Dancing dog, 1983 | Oil on cardboard | $15,763 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 7 | Jonas, the Artist's Son (Jonas, kunstnerens søn), 1982 | Watercolor and pencil on paper | $14,190 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 8 | Composition with figure on black background, 1997 | Mixed media on paper | $13,377 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 9 | Jonas, 1970 | Plaster on steel rod | $13,000 | Clars Auction Gallery | Nov 2024 |
| 10 | Composition, 1988 | Mixed media on paper | $12,249 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2011 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $16,124 |
| Other | 7 | $5,816 |
| Sculpture | 5 | $5,430 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $5,073 |
| Prints | 26 | $480 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $18,060 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $1,829 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $1,813 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 183 results from 7 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kurt Trampedach is a Danish artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $2,494. 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 Trampedach sold in 2026 for $5,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Kurt Trampedach works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Kurt Trampedach work worth?

Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Trampedach work is $2,494.

The median Kurt Trampedach print sells for $449 across 89 lots.

The median Kurt Trampedach work on paper sells for $3,185 across 41 lots.

The median Kurt Trampedach painting sells for $8,688 across 29 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Kurt Trampedach prints typically sell for $289–$765 (the middle half of 70 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 | 100 | $449†‡ | $16,000† | 89% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 52 | $8,688† | $135,000† | 55.8% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 60 | $3,185† | $31,000† | 68.3% | 2026-05-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $5,864 | $13,000 | — | 2024-11-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $40,877† | $135,000† | — | 2012-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Kurt Trampedach's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (100 lots) median $449 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (52 lots) median $8,688, record $135,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $135,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Kurt Trampedach painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $40,877.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $346–$642†‡ | $436†‡ | $2,082† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $289–$765†‡ | $439†‡ | $5,851 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $4,098–$7,678† | $5,983† | $7,784 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $4,829–$8,876† | $6,928† | $52,077† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $29,468–$43,818† | $37,678† | $135,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $675–$2,187† | $1,722† | $4,586 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $4,963–$12,249† | $9,318† | $29,801† |

† 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 | 1997 | $135,000† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $81,539 |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $31,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $29,801† |
| Prints & Editions | 1996 | $16,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $5,851 |

† 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 Kurt Trampedach worth?

Across 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kurt Trampedach work is $2,494. The median Kurt Trampedach print sells for $449 across 89 lots. The median Kurt Trampedach work on paper sells for $3,185 across 41 lots. The median Kurt Trampedach painting sells for $8,688 across 29 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Kurt Trampedach prints typically sell for $289–$765 (the middle half of 70 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 Trampedach print?

Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Trampedach print is $449. 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 Trampedach's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Trampedach print is $16,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Trampedach work on paper is $3,185. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Trampedach work on paper is $31,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $31,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Kurt Trampedach painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kurt Trampedach painting is $8,688. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kurt Trampedach's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kurt Trampedach painting is $135,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $135,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Kurt Trampedach print?

Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kurt Trampedach print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $439, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Kurt Trampedach work on paper?

Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Kurt Trampedach work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,722, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

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

Kurt Trampedach's auction record is $135,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $135,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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 Trampedach auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/kurt-trampedach (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.