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# Rita Kernn-Larsen (1904–1998)

Rita Kernn-Larsen is a Danish artist with 57 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,892. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Rita Kernn-Larsen sold in 2026 for $1,951, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Rita Kernn-Larsen work worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Kernn-Larsen work is $1,892.

The median Rita Kernn-Larsen painting sells for $1,085 across 36 lots.

The median Rita Kernn-Larsen work on paper sells for $1,731 across 4 lots.

The median Rita Kernn-Larsen print sells for $327 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Rita Kernn-Larsen paintings typically sell for $411–$2,895 (the middle half of 28 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $327† | $327† | — | 2008-01-29 |
| Paintings | 52 | $1,085† | $29,000† | 69.2% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $1,731† | $8,000† | 50% | 2011-09-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $26,000† | $29,000† | — | 1997-10-07 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Rita Kernn-Larsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $327. Paintings (52 lots) median $1,085, record $29,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Rita Kernn-Larsen painting sells for around 3.3× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $26,000.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $406–$1,770† | $625† | $2,507† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 28 | $411–$2,895† | $1,338† | $29,000† |

† 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 | 1997 | $29,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $26,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $8,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $1,976† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $327† |

† 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 Rita Kernn-Larsen worth?

Across 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Rita Kernn-Larsen work is $1,892. The median Rita Kernn-Larsen painting sells for $1,085 across 36 lots. The median Rita Kernn-Larsen work on paper sells for $1,731 across 4 lots. The median Rita Kernn-Larsen print sells for $327 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Rita Kernn-Larsen paintings typically sell for $411–$2,895 (the middle half of 28 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Rita Kernn-Larsen painting?

Based on 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Rita Kernn-Larsen painting is $1,085. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rita Kernn-Larsen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Rita Kernn-Larsen painting is $29,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Rita Kernn-Larsen painting?

Based on 28 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Rita Kernn-Larsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,338, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Rita Kernn-Larsen's auction record?

Rita Kernn-Larsen's auction record is $29,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Rita Kernn-Larsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/rita-kernn-larsen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.