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# Lars Bo (1924–1999)

## What is Lars Bo’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Lars Bo at 25 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $200 including buyer’s premium (middle half $122–$265, n=12). The auction record is $2,470 for Fourteen Etchings from Auguries of Innocence (2026, Grogan & Company). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.


**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourteen Etchings from Auguries of Innocence | Etching | $2,470 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 2 | Fourteen etchings after 'Auguries of Innocence', 1980 | Etching | $1,595 | Bruun Rasmussen | Nov 2010 |
| 3 | The Little Mermaid (La Petite Sirène), 1977 | Aquatint | $1,503 | Bruun Rasmussen | Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Autour de La Reine des neiges, 1968 | Ten original aquatints in colors on old japon, accompanied by a suite of ten black engravings on vellum paper | $910 | Ader | Nov 2022 |
| 5 | La Petite Sirene (The Little Mermaid), 1977 | Etching | $875 | Grogan & Company | May 2026 |
| 6 | 11 compositions | Etching | $831 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jan 2009 |
| 7 | Compositions | Lithograph | $700 | Bruun Rasmussen | Apr 2010 |
| 8 | AUTOUR DE LA REINE DES NEIGES, 1968 | 10 eaux-fortes et aquatintes en couleurs | $646 | Artcurial | Nov 2005 |
| 9 | Compositions | Lithograph | $555 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2010 |
| 10 | Two compositions | Aquatint | $429 | Bruun Rasmussen | Apr 2009 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $262 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $646 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $208 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 25 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Lars Bo is a Danish artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $416. 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 Lars Bo sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $747 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Lars Bo works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Lars Bo work worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Bo work is $416.

The median Lars Bo print sells for $296 across 68 lots.

The median Lars Bo work on paper sells for $359 across 4 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Lars Bo prints typically sell for $51–$354 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Bo prints typically sell for $110–$826 (the middle half of 21 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 | 82 | $296†‡ | $22,027† | 82.9% | 2026-07-28 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $359† | $528† | 80% | 2024-08-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,605† | $22,027† | — | 2026-05-03 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 30 | $51–$354†‡ | $199†‡ | $22,027† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $110–$826†‡ | $207†‡ | $1,645† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $22,027† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $15,548† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $528† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $440† |

† 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 Lars Bo worth?

Across 49 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Lars Bo work is $416. The median Lars Bo print sells for $296 across 68 lots. The median Lars Bo work on paper sells for $359 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Lars Bo prints typically sell for $51–$354 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Lars Bo prints typically sell for $110–$826 (the middle half of 21 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 Lars Bo print?

Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Lars Bo print is $296. 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 Lars Bo's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Lars Bo print is $22,027. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,027 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Lars Bo print?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Lars Bo print (small (under 50 cm)) is $199, 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 medium Lars Bo print?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Lars Bo print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $207, 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 Lars Bo's auction record?

Lars Bo's auction record is $22,027, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,027 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Lars Bo auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/lars-bo (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.