> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/torbjorn-afdal · updated 2026-11-02

# Afdal, Torbjørn (1917–1999)

## What is Afdal, Torbjørn’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 41 auction results for Afdal, Torbjørn at 16 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,651 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,397–$8,876, n=5). The auction record is $12,574 for Banc (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banc, 1917 | Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) | $12,574 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | Paire de bancs, 1917 | Torbjørn Afdal (1917-1999) | $8,876 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 3 | Krobo bench and accessories, 1962 | Stainless steel | $5,000 | Wright | Aug 2016 |
| 4 | Krobo bench and planter, 1962 | Aluminum | $3,276 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 5 | credenza, 1965 | Cartridge brass | $2,500 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2022 |
| 6 | Form dining chairs, 1958 | Teak | $2,250 | Wright | Aug 2017 |
| 7 | Krobo bench, 1962 | Partridgewood | $1,875 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 8 | Krobo bench and tray, 1962 | Aluminum | $1,875 | Wright | Nov 2019 |
| 9 | The Oxhide chair, 1963 | Not explicitly stated | $1,800 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2008 |
| 10 | Krobo bench, 1962 | Bench | $1,651 | Wright | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 18 | $1,599 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 8 | $1,161 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 41 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Afdal, Torbjørn is a Norwegian artist with 54 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,063. 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 Afdal, Torbjørn sold in 2026 for $12,574, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Afdal, Torbjørn work worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afdal, Torbjørn work is $1,063.

The median Afdal, Torbjørn sculpture sells for $3,276 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 5 | $3,276 | $5,000 | 60% | 2023-04-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $3,276 |

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 Afdal, Torbjørn worth?

Across 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Afdal, Torbjørn work is $1,063. The median Afdal, Torbjørn sculpture sells for $3,276 across 3 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 Afdal, Torbjørn's auction record?

Afdal, Torbjørn's auction record is $12,574, set in 2026.

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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, “Afdal, Torbjørn auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/torbjorn-afdal (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.