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# Kjaerholm Poul (1929–1980)

## What is Kjaerholm Poul’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 443 auction results for Kjaerholm Poul at 36 houses since 2003. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,859 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,397–$11,717, n=40). The auction record is $178,350 for «Bowstring» armchair (2020, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | «Bowstring» armchair, 1952 | Structure en hêtre | $178,350 | Artcurial | Nov 2020 |
| 2 | Tulipes PK-9, 1961 | Nickel-plated steel, brass, thermoformed wood, gold leather | $116,144 | Tajan | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Modèle PK25, 1929 | Stainless steel | $110,486 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 4 | Modèle PK 9, 1929 | Cuir et métal chromé Édition Kold Christensen Modèle créé dans les années 1960 H 75 | $62,478 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Modèle PK 54, 1929 | Marble | $52,065 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | modèle PK25, 1951 | Chrome | $42,275 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 7 | Molded Aluminium Chair, 1953 | Aluminium | $34,481 | Artcurial | Nov 2020 |
| 8 | PK 20, 1968 | Acier | $30,914 | Artcurial | Nov 2020 |
| 9 | Poul Kjaerholm, A Rare Chair, 1953 | Aluminum | $30,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | Banquette modèle PK80, 1929 | Stainless steel | $29,861 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 15 | $10,299 |
| Other | 178 | $5,199 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 37 | $11,673 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 118 | $5,040 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,922 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 443 results from 36 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Kjaerholm Poul is a Danish artist with 705 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $3,859. 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 Kjaerholm Poul sold in 2026 for $7,021, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Kjaerholm Poul work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Kjaerholm Poul work worth?

Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kjaerholm Poul work is $3,859.

The median Kjaerholm Poul sculpture sells for $10,986 across 18 lots.

The median Kjaerholm Poul work on paper sells for $5,544 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $5,544† | $8,410† | 66.7% | 2016-09-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 19 | $10,986† | $110,486 | 94.7% | 2026-09-20 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $29,930† | $178,350 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $5,999–$30,457 | $11,672 | $110,486 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $10,299–$29,861† | $11,850† | $52,065 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $110,486 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $52,065 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $8,410† |
| Works on Paper | 2016 | $2,679† |

† 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 Kjaerholm Poul worth?

Across 436 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Kjaerholm Poul work is $3,859. The median Kjaerholm Poul sculpture sells for $10,986 across 18 lots. The median Kjaerholm Poul work on paper sells for $5,544 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 Kjaerholm Poul sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Kjaerholm Poul sculpture is $10,986. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Kjaerholm Poul's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Kjaerholm Poul sculpture is $110,486.

### What is the average price of a medium Kjaerholm Poul sculpture?

Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Kjaerholm Poul sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $11,672, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Kjaerholm Poul's auction record?

Kjaerholm Poul's auction record is $178,350, set in 2020.

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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, “Kjaerholm Poul auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/poul-kjaerholm-2 (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.