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# Michael Kvium (b. 1955)

## What is Michael Kvium’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 28 auction results for Michael Kvium at 6 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,812 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,503–$5,041, n=8). The auction record is $77,570 for Flood (2007, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flood | — | $77,570 | Sotheby's | Feb 2007 |
| 2 | Ambivalent måleri, 1997 | Olja på duk | $5,036 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 3 | A Liars Back, 2004 | Akvarell | $3,409 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Fingerprint, 2004 | Yellow coloured cap, decorated with finger print in black oil paint | $1,551 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Untitled, 1983 | Mixed media on paper | $1,551 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Fingerprint | Black oil paint on a purple coloured cap | $1,358 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wasteland, 2008 | Lithograph | $5,430 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 2 | Untitled | Etching | $5,059 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 3 | As simple as life | Litografi i farver | $4,073 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 4 | Et Fjols (A Fool) | Lithograph | $1,430 | Capsule Gallery Auction | Feb 2021 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 5 | $4,073 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,551 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 28 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Michael Kvium is a Danish artist with 70 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $2,691. 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 $5,430, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Michael Kvium works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Michael Kvium work worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kvium work is $2,691.

The median Michael Kvium print sells for $3,239 across 5 lots.

The median Michael Kvium painting sells for $4,223 across 3 lots.

The median Michael Kvium work on paper sells for $2,317 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 5 | $3,239† | $5,430 | — | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 3 | $4,223 | $5,036 | — | 2026-04-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $2,317† | $2,317† | — | 2026-10-20 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Michael Kvium's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $3,239. Paintings (3 lots) median $4,223, record $5,036.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,430 |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $5,059 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $5,036 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $3,409 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,317† |

† 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 Michael Kvium worth?

Across 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Michael Kvium work is $2,691. The median Michael Kvium print sells for $3,239 across 5 lots. The median Michael Kvium painting sells for $4,223 across 3 lots. The median Michael Kvium work on paper sells for $2,317 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Michael Kvium's auction record?

Michael Kvium's auction record is $77,570, set in 2007.

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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, “Michael Kvium auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/michael-kvium-2 (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.