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# Oluf Høst

Oluf Høst is an artist with 32 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,217. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Oluf Høst sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $3,506 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Oluf Høst work worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oluf Høst work is $1,217.

The median Oluf Høst painting sells for $4,657 across 18 lots.

The median Oluf Høst print sells for $211 across 15 lots.

The median Oluf Høst work on paper sells for $354 across 11 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 | 16 | $211†‡ | $582 | 93.8% | 2025-07-12 |
| Paintings | 22 | $4,657† | $34,032† | 81.8% | 2012-11-06 |
| Works on Paper | 15 | $354† | $733 | 73.3% | 2011-12-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $19,488† | $34,032† | — | 2012-06-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Oluf Høst's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (16 lots) median $211 with 93.8% sell-through. Paintings (22 lots) median $4,657, record $34,032. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $34,032 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Oluf Høst painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $19,488.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $158–$333†‡ | $215†‡ | $582 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $1,310–$4,039† | $2,424† | $11,232 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $3,619–$11,386† | $7,202† | $34,032† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $305–$384† | $350† | $593 |

† 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 | 2012 | $34,032† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $19,488 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $733 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $593 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $582 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $475† |

† 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 Oluf Høst worth?

Across 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oluf Høst work is $1,217. The median Oluf Høst painting sells for $4,657 across 18 lots. The median Oluf Høst print sells for $211 across 15 lots. The median Oluf Høst work on paper sells for $354 across 11 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 Oluf Høst painting?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Høst painting is $4,657. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oluf Høst's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Høst painting is $34,032. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $34,032 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Oluf Høst print?

Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Høst print is $211. 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 Oluf Høst's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Høst print is $582.

### What is the average price of a Oluf Høst work on paper?

Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oluf Høst work on paper is $354. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oluf Høst's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oluf Høst work on paper is $733.

### What is the average price of a medium Oluf Høst print?

Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oluf Høst print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $215, 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 medium Oluf Høst painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oluf Høst painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,202, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Oluf Høst's auction record?

Oluf Høst's auction record is $34,032, set in 2012. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $34,032 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Oluf Høst auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oluf-host-3 (updated 2026-11-01).

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.
