Oluf Host (1884–1966)
Oluf Host is a Danish artist with 160 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,978. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Oluf Host sold in 2012 for $10,446, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Oluf Host on OpeningBid →What is a Oluf Host work worth?
Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oluf Host work is $7,978.
The median Oluf Host painting sells for $13,851 across 87 lots.
The median Oluf Host work on paper sells for $509 across 22 lots.
The median Oluf Host print sells for $433 across 22 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Oluf Host paintings typically sell for $8,628–$26,242 (the middle half of 54 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Oluf Host prints typically sell for $328–$605 (the middle half of 20 sold 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 | 23 | $433† | $7,955† | 95.7% | 2011-05-24 |
| Paintings | 114 | $13,851† | $125,000† | 76.3% | 2012-12-05 |
| Works on Paper | 28 | $509† | $6,325† | 78.6% | 2011-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $87,000† | $125,000† | — | 2010-03-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Oluf Host's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (23 lots) median $433 with 95.7% sell-through. Paintings (114 lots) median $13,851, record $125,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $125,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Oluf Host painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $87,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $328–$605† | $433† | $7,955† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $3,327–$8,558† | $6,034† | $19,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 54 | $8,628–$26,242† | $16,729† | $92,044† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $47,238–$85,021† | $56,709† | $125,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $331–$2,567† | $509† | $4,000† |
† 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 | 1996 | $125,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $120,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $7,955† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $6,325† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $4,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $2,287† |
† 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 Oluf Host worth?
Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oluf Host work is $7,978. The median Oluf Host painting sells for $13,851 across 87 lots. The median Oluf Host work on paper sells for $509 across 22 lots. The median Oluf Host print sells for $433 across 22 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oluf Host paintings typically sell for $8,628–$26,242 (the middle half of 54 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Oluf Host prints typically sell for $328–$605 (the middle half of 20 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Oluf Host painting?
Based on 87 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Host painting is $13,851. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oluf Host's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Host painting is $125,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $125,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Oluf Host work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Host work on paper is $509. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oluf Host's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Host work on paper is $6,325. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $6,325 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Oluf Host print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Host print is $433. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oluf Host's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Host print is $7,955. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,955 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Oluf Host painting?
Based on 54 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oluf Host painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $16,729, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Oluf Host print?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oluf Host print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $433, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Oluf Host's auction record?
Oluf Host's auction record is $125,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $125,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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