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# Oskar Kokoschka (1886–1980)

## What is Oskar Kokoschka’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,423 auction results for Oskar Kokoschka at 75 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $746 including buyer’s premium (middle half $390–$2,523, n=66). The auction record is $2,943,335 for Hermann Schwarzwald II (2011, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermann Schwarzwald II, 1916 | Oil paint | $2,943,335 | Christie's | Feb 2011 |
| 2 | ISTANBUL I | Oil on canvas | $2,130,707 | Sotheby's | Feb 2009 |
| 3 | Orpheus und Eurydike(Orpheus and Eurydice) | Oil on canvas | $1,986,500 | Sotheby's | Nov 2010 |
| 4 | Sommer I, 1922 | Oil paint | $1,211,334 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Katze, 1910 | Oil paint | $1,047,463 | Christie's | Feb 2018 |
| 6 | Hamburg, Hafen II, 1961 | Oil paint | $882,478 | Christie's | Feb 2010 |
| 7 | Venice, Bacino di San Marco, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $844,046 | im Kinsky Auktionshaus | Nov 2013 |
| 8 | Fortuna, 1914-1915 | Oil paint | $784,166 | Christie's | Feb 2012 |
| 9 | Hamburg III, 1961 | Oil on canvas | $689,842 | Ketterer Kunst | Dec 2017 |
| 10 | Rachel Bondi, 1930 | Oil paint | $682,826 | Christie's | Jun 2011 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $309,505 |
| Works on paper | 163 | $15,532 |
| Other | 113 | $1,725 |
| Prints | 273 | $1,200 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $21,543 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 187 | $4,000 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 307 | $3,516 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,423 results from 75 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Oskar Kokoschka is an Austrian artist with 1,859 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $858. 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 sold in 2026 for $9,388, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**11 Oskar Kokoschka works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Oskar Kokoschka work worth?

Across 1,304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Kokoschka work is $858.

The median Oskar Kokoschka print sells for $726 across 507 lots.

The median Oskar Kokoschka work on paper sells for $12,700 across 189 lots.

The median Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for $195,191 across 40 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $435–$1,642 (the middle half of 320 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $229–$1,273 (the middle half of 158 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 | 655 | $726†‡ | $77,569 | 77.4% | 2026-09-30 |
| Paintings | 42 | $195,191†‡ | $2.9M | 95.2% | 2025-12-10 |
| Works on Paper | 234 | $12,700†‡ | $94,077 | 80.8% | 2026-10-16 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 71 | $98,323†‡ | $2.9M | — | 2025-11-18 |

† 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 (655 lots) median $726 with 77.4% sell-through. Paintings (42 lots) median $195,191, record $2,943,335. A typical Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for around 269× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 71 lots) the median is $98,323.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 158 | $229–$1,273†‡ | $514†‡ | $32,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 320 | $435–$1,642†‡ | $820†‡ | $77,569 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $72,095–$484,272†‡ | $169,942†‡ | $2.9M |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $295,431–$882,478 | $603,125 | $1.2M |

† 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) | 84 | $4,325–$14,805†‡ | $8,463†‡ | $93,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 97 | $10,762–$41,072†‡ | $23,075†‡ | $94,077 |

† 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 | 2011 | $2.9M |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2.1M |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $94,077 |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $93,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $77,569 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $68,057 |

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 Oskar Kokoschka worth?

Across 1,304 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Oskar Kokoschka work is $858. The median Oskar Kokoschka print sells for $726 across 507 lots. The median Oskar Kokoschka work on paper sells for $12,700 across 189 lots. The median Oskar Kokoschka painting sells for $195,191 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $435–$1,642 (the middle half of 320 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Oskar Kokoschka prints typically sell for $229–$1,273 (the middle half of 158 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 507 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Kokoschka print is $726. 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 $77,569.

### What is the average price of a Oskar Kokoschka work on paper?

Based on 189 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Kokoschka work on paper is $12,700. 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 $94,077.

### What is the average price of a Oskar Kokoschka painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Oskar Kokoschka painting is $195,191. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Oskar Kokoschka painting is $2,943,335.

### What is the average price of a medium Oskar Kokoschka print?

Based on 320 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Oskar Kokoschka print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $820, 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 Oskar Kokoschka print?

Based on 158 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Oskar Kokoschka print (small (under 50 cm)) is $514, 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 $2,943,335, set in 2011.

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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, “Oskar Kokoschka auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/oskar-kokoschka (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.