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# Ole Ring (1902–1972)

Ole Ring is a Danish artist with 197 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,271. 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 Ole Ring sold in 2025 for $14,631, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Ole Ring work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Ole Ring work worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Ring work is $3,271.

The median Ole Ring painting sells for $3,271 across 128 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Ole Ring paintings typically sell for $1,726–$10,600 (the middle half of 69 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Ole Ring paintings typically sell for $998–$4,543 (the middle half of 56 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 190 | $3,271†‡ | $35,000† | 67.4% | 2026-02-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $22,000† | $35,000† | — | 2005-02-22 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 56 | $998–$4,543†‡ | $2,025†‡ | $19,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 69 | $1,726–$10,600†‡ | $4,314†‡ | $35,000† |

† 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 | 1996 | $35,000† |
| Paintings | 1995 | $29,000† |

† 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 Ole Ring worth?

Across 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Ring work is $3,271. The median Ole Ring painting sells for $3,271 across 128 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Ole Ring paintings typically sell for $1,726–$10,600 (the middle half of 69 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Ole Ring paintings typically sell for $998–$4,543 (the middle half of 56 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 Ole Ring painting?

Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ole Ring painting is $3,271. 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 Ring's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Ole Ring painting is $35,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Ole Ring painting?

Based on 69 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Ole Ring painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,314, 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 Ole Ring painting?

Based on 56 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Ole Ring painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,025, 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 Ole Ring's auction record?

Ole Ring's auction record is $35,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $35,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Ole Ring auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ole-ring (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.