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# Louis Kronberg (1872–1965)

Louis Kronberg is an American artist with 196 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,528. 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 Louis Kronberg sold in 2025 for $3,437, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Louis Kronberg work worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kronberg work is $1,528.

The median Louis Kronberg painting sells for $2,035 across 88 lots.

The median Louis Kronberg work on paper sells for $800 across 61 lots.

The median Louis Kronberg print sells for $180 across 4 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kronberg paintings typically sell for $1,500–$3,525 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kronberg work on papers typically sell for $715–$1,863 (the middle half of 42 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 | 7 | $180‡ | $275 | 57.1% | 2018-06-22 |
| Paintings | 99 | $2,035‡ | $23,500 | 88.9% | 2025-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 82 | $800†‡ | $10,000 | 74.4% | 2025-07-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $18,075 | $23,500 | — | 2011-09-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Louis Kronberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $180 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (99 lots) median $2,035, record $23,500. A typical Louis Kronberg painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $18,075.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $825–$1,705 | $1,050 | $5,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $1,500–$3,525‡ | $2,233‡ | $23,500 |

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $185–$570†‡ | $275†‡ | $9,988 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 42 | $715–$1,863†‡ | $1,279†‡ | $10,000 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $23,500 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $23,500 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $10,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $9,988 |
| Prints & Editions | 1991 | $275 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $230 |

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 Louis Kronberg worth?

Across 155 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Louis Kronberg work is $1,528. The median Louis Kronberg painting sells for $2,035 across 88 lots. The median Louis Kronberg work on paper sells for $800 across 61 lots. The median Louis Kronberg print sells for $180 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kronberg paintings typically sell for $1,500–$3,525 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Louis Kronberg work on papers typically sell for $715–$1,863 (the middle half of 42 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 Louis Kronberg painting?

Based on 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Kronberg painting is $2,035. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Louis Kronberg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Kronberg painting is $23,500.

### What is the average price of a Louis Kronberg work on paper?

Based on 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Louis Kronberg work on paper is $800. 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 Louis Kronberg's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Louis Kronberg work on paper is $10,000.

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Kronberg painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Kronberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,233, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a medium Louis Kronberg work on paper?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Louis Kronberg work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,279, 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 Louis Kronberg's auction record?

Louis Kronberg's auction record is $23,500, set in 2006.

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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, “Louis Kronberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/louis-kronberg (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.
