Olafur Eliasson (b. 1967)
What is Olafur Eliasson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 289 auction results for Olafur Eliasson at 33 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $20,674 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,188–$56,740, n=35). The auction record is $1,527,822 for Fivefold Eye (2007, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fivefold Eye, 2000 | Steel | $1,527,822 | Christie's | Oct 2007 |
| 2 | Black Activity Sphere, 2009 | Chrome steel | $1,200,000 | Christie's | Oct 2016 |
| 3 | The Cave Series, Looking In, 1998 | Forty-nine color coupler prints mounted on board | $430,514 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 4 | Colour experiment no. 15 (large inside spiral), 2010 | Oil paint | $309,312 | Christie's | Jul 2021 |
| 5 | Gletscher serien (The Glacier Series), 1999 | C-print | $270,443 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 6 | Color experiment No. 3, 2009 | Oil paint | $257,000 | Phillips | May 2015 |
| 7 | The River Raft Series, 2000 | 42 color coupler prints mounted on board in artist's frames | $240,000 | Christie's | May 2006 |
| 8 | Your space eruption | Bronze | $221,000 | Phillips | Nov 2015 |
| 9 | Schinkel Sonne (Schinkel Sun), 2015 | Acrylic paint | $189,179 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 10 | Glacier Movement, 2018 | 不锈钢 滤色玻璃 彩色玻璃 镜子 LED灯 | $183,019 | China Guardian (中国嘉德) | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 8 | $72,635 |
| Sculpture | 44 | $51,202 |
| Photographs | 27 | $25,522 |
| Other | 156 | $18,268 |
| Works on paper | 20 | $14,377 |
| Prints | 6 | $1,377 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 39 | $63,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 109 | $18,096 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 82 | $13,169 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 289 results from 33 houses · How we compute these figures
Olafur Eliasson is a Danish artist with 362 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $20,000. 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 Olafur Eliasson sold in 2026 for $111,817, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olafur Eliasson work is $20,000.
The median Olafur Eliasson photograph sells for $11,791 across 75 lots.
The median Olafur Eliasson sculpture sells for $47,500 across 66 lots.
The median Olafur Eliasson print sells for $12,317 across 36 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Olafur Eliasson photographs typically sell for $5,000–$15,953 (the middle half of 45 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Olafur Eliasson photographs typically sell for $5,968–$87,750 (the middle half of 27 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 | 42 | $12,317† | $430,514 | 85.7% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 10 | $18,685‡ | $309,312 | 80% | 2025-06-26 |
| Works on Paper | 19 | $25,075 | $132,006 | 84.2% | 2026-10-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 73 | $47,500†‡ | $1.5M | 90.4% | 2026-07-06 |
| Photography | 92 | $11,791‡ | $270,443 | 81.5% | 2026-10-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 34 | $151,876 | $1.5M | — | 2026-10-17 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Olafur Eliasson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (42 lots) median $12,317 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (10 lots) median $18,685, record $309,312. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 34 lots) the median is $151,876.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $4,167–$46,431† | $8,750† | $240,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,820–$21,675† | $15,912† | $81,278 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $6,779–$23,168 | $13,901 | $35,000 |
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $3,420–$25,842†‡ | $9,364†‡ | $88,900 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $28,481–$90,708‡ | $59,083‡ | $1.2M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 21 | $48,862–$113,400 | $63,000 | $1.5M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $5,968–$87,750‡ | $30,222‡ | $177,466 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $5,000–$15,953 | $7,744 | $270,443 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $1.5M |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $1.2M |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $430,514 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $309,312 |
| Photography | 2006 | $270,443 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $257,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $240,000 |
| Photography | 2006 | $177,466 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Olafur Eliasson worth?
Across 287 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Olafur Eliasson work is $20,000. The median Olafur Eliasson photograph sells for $11,791 across 75 lots. The median Olafur Eliasson sculpture sells for $47,500 across 66 lots. The median Olafur Eliasson print sells for $12,317 across 36 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Olafur Eliasson photographs typically sell for $5,000–$15,953 (the middle half of 45 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Olafur Eliasson photographs typically sell for $5,968–$87,750 (the middle half of 27 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 Olafur Eliasson photograph?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olafur Eliasson photograph is $11,791. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Olafur Eliasson's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olafur Eliasson photograph is $270,443.
What is the average price of a Olafur Eliasson sculpture?
Based on 66 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olafur Eliasson sculpture is $47,500. 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 Olafur Eliasson's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olafur Eliasson sculpture is $1,527,822.
What is the average price of a Olafur Eliasson print?
Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Olafur Eliasson print is $12,317. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Olafur Eliasson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Olafur Eliasson print is $430,514.
What is the average price of a medium Olafur Eliasson photograph?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Olafur Eliasson photograph (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,744, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is the average price of a small Olafur Eliasson photograph?
Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Olafur Eliasson photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $30,222, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Olafur Eliasson's auction record?
Olafur Eliasson's auction record is $1,527,822, set in 2007.
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