Ole Heerup (b. 1934)
Ole Heerup is an artist with 9 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $163. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Ole Heerup sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $263 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ole Heerup on OpeningBid →What is a Ole Heerup work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Heerup work is $163.
The median Ole Heerup painting sells for $263 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 14 | $263†‡ | $408 | 64.3% | 2024-12-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $155–$326†‡ | $263†‡ | $408 |
† 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 | 2009 | $408 |
| Paintings | 2010 | $351 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ole Heerup worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Heerup work is $163. The median Ole Heerup painting sells for $263 across 9 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 Ole Heerup painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ole Heerup painting is $263. 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 Ole Heerup's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ole Heerup painting is $408.
What is Ole Heerup's auction record?
Ole Heerup's auction record is $351, set in 2010.
See the full Ole Heerup record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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