Michael Kvium
Michael Kvium is a Danish artist with 149 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $2,030. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Michael Kvium sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $4,550 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Michael Kvium on OpeningBid →What is a Michael Kvium work worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kvium work is $2,030.
The median Michael Kvium print sells for $715 across 73 lots.
The median Michael Kvium painting sells for $20,418 across 43 lots.
The median Michael Kvium work on paper sells for $1,414 across 45 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Michael Kvium prints typically sell for $447–$1,223 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Michael Kvium work on papers typically sell for $952–$1,665 (the middle half of 38 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 | $715†‡ | $17,682† | 89% | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 66 | $20,418† | $116,827† | 65.2% | 2012-10-02 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $1,414† | $63,583† | 71.4% | 2012-11-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,798† | $7,798† | — | 2012-04-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $71,842† | $116,827† | — | 2008-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Michael Kvium's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (82 lots) median $715 with 89% sell-through. Paintings (66 lots) median $20,418, record $116,827. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,827 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Michael Kvium painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $71,842.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $447–$1,223†‡ | $714†‡ | $13,381 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $549–$895† | $614† | $2,901 |
† 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) | 16 | $3,375–$9,045† | $5,624† | $58,510† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $19,977–$38,884† | $22,520† | $100,713† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 14 | $27,311–$71,842† | $51,404† | $116,827† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $952–$1,665† | $1,251† | $7,184† |
† 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 | 2007 | $116,827† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $100,713† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $63,583† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $17,682† |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $13,381 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $8,163† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $7,798† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Michael Kvium worth?
Across 110 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kvium work is $2,030. The median Michael Kvium print sells for $715 across 73 lots. The median Michael Kvium painting sells for $20,418 across 43 lots. The median Michael Kvium work on paper sells for $1,414 across 45 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Michael Kvium prints typically sell for $447–$1,223 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Michael Kvium work on papers typically sell for $952–$1,665 (the middle half of 38 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 Michael Kvium print?
Based on 73 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Kvium print is $715. 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 Michael Kvium's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Kvium print is $17,682. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,682 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Michael Kvium painting?
Based on 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Kvium painting is $20,418. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Michael Kvium's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Kvium painting is $116,827. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,827 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Michael Kvium work on paper?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Michael Kvium work on paper is $1,414. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Michael Kvium's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Michael Kvium work on paper is $63,583. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $63,583 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Michael Kvium print?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Kvium print (small (under 50 cm)) is $714, 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 Michael Kvium work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Michael Kvium work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,251, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Michael Kvium's auction record?
Michael Kvium's auction record is $116,827, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $116,827 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full Michael Kvium record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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