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# Per Krohg (1889–1965)

Per Krohg is a Norwegian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,492. 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 Per Krohg sold in 2023 for $1,619, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Per Krohg work worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Per Krohg work is $1,492.

The median Per Krohg painting sells for $2,023 across 9 lots.

The median Per Krohg print sells for $2,723 across 2 lots.

The median Per Krohg work on paper sells for $996 across 2 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 | 5 | $2,723‡ | $5,000 | 40% | 2025-02-18 |
| Paintings | 11 | $2,023†‡ | $35,232 | 81.8% | 2023-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $996†‡ | $1,492† | — | 2019-08-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Per Krohg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $2,723 with 40% sell-through. Paintings (11 lots) median $2,023, record $35,232.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $1,619–$18,000† | $2,023† | $35,232 |

† 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 | $35,232 |
| Paintings | 1997 | $22,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,492† |
| Works on Paper | 2019 | $500‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $447‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

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 Per Krohg worth?

Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Per Krohg work is $1,492. The median Per Krohg painting sells for $2,023 across 9 lots. The median Per Krohg print sells for $2,723 across 2 lots. The median Per Krohg work on paper sells for $996 across 2 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 Per Krohg painting?

Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Per Krohg painting is $2,023. 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 Per Krohg's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Per Krohg painting is $35,232.

### What is Per Krohg's auction record?

Per Krohg's auction record is $35,232, set in 2012.

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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, “Per Krohg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/per-krohg (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.