Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980)
Oskar Kokoschka is an Austrian artist with 231 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $707. 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 Oskar Kokoschka is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,046; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Kokoschka work is $707.
The median Oskar Kokoschka print sells for $565 across 72 lots.
The median Oskar Kokoschka work on paper sells for $6,458 across 20 lots.
The median Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for $273,010 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $225–$928 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $313–$1,091 (the middle half of 30 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 | 140 | $565†‡ | $31,683 | 51.4% | 2026-07-07 |
| Paintings | 4 | $273,010 | $456,728 | 50% | 2006-11-09 |
| Works on Paper | 23 | $6,458†‡ | $416,637 | 87% | 2023-03-13 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $89,291‡ | $456,728 | — | 2024-05-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Oskar Kokoschka's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (140 lots) median $565 with 51.4% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $273,010, record $456,728. A typical Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for around 483× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $89,291.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 31 | $225–$928†‡ | $478†‡ | $31,683 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $313–$1,091†‡ | $743†‡ | $4,863‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,959–$8,147†‡ | $3,560†‡ | $416,637 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $29,065–$33,518 | $32,550 | $132,702 |
† 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 | 2006 | $456,728 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $416,637 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $132,702 |
| Paintings | 2001 | $89,291 |
| Prints & Editions | 2002 | $31,683 |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $12,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Oskar Kokoschka worth?
Across 124 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Kokoschka work is $707. The median Oskar Kokoschka print sells for $565 across 72 lots. The median Oskar Kokoschka work on paper sells for $6,458 across 20 lots. The median Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for $273,010 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $225–$928 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $313–$1,091 (the middle half of 30 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 Oskar Kokoschka print?
Based on 72 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Kokoschka print is $565. 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 Oskar Kokoschka's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Kokoschka print is $31,683.
What is the average price of a Oskar Kokoschka work on paper?
Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Kokoschka work on paper is $6,458. 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 Oskar Kokoschka's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Kokoschka work on paper is $416,637.
What is the average price of a small Oskar Kokoschka print?
Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oskar Kokoschka print (small (under 50 cm)) is $478, 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 Oskar Kokoschka print?
Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oskar Kokoschka print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $743, 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 Oskar Kokoschka's auction record?
Oskar Kokoschka's auction record is $456,728, set in 2006.
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