Vilhelm Kyhn (1819–1903)
What is Vilhelm Kyhn’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 90 auction results for Vilhelm Kyhn at 5 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,451 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,135–$7,095, n=9). The auction record is $35,251 for View of the Roman Campagna with Monte Soracte (Soratte) in the background (2011, Bruun Rasmussen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 23 | $1,727 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $9,819 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $1,244 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 90 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Vilhelm Kyhn is a Danish artist with 131 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,771. 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 Vilhelm Kyhn sold in 2026 for $7,095, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Kyhn work is $2,771.
The median Vilhelm Kyhn painting sells for $4,762 across 71 lots.
The median Vilhelm Kyhn print sells for $437 across 10 lots.
The median Vilhelm Kyhn work on paper sells for $497 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Kyhn paintings typically sell for $1,388–$5,649 (the middle half of 49 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 | 19 | $437‡ | $1,595‡ | 52.6% | 2018-05-30 |
| Paintings | 104 | $4,762†‡ | $40,000† | 68.3% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $497†‡ | $8,533 | — | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $26,000† | $40,000† | — | 2011-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vilhelm Kyhn's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (19 lots) median $437 with 52.6% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $4,762, record $40,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Vilhelm Kyhn painting sells for around 11× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $26,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $384–$439‡ | $437‡ | $614‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 49 | $1,388–$5,649†‡ | $3,323†‡ | $26,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,600–$11,000† | $7,740† | $23,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $7,095–$18,000† | $16,770† | $40,000† |
† 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) | 5 | $342–$2,235†‡ | $497†‡ | $8,533 |
† 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 | 1996 | $40,000† |
| Paintings | 2011 | $35,251 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $8,533 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $2,235 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,595‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $614‡ |
† 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. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vilhelm Kyhn worth?
Across 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Kyhn work is $2,771. The median Vilhelm Kyhn painting sells for $4,762 across 71 lots. The median Vilhelm Kyhn print sells for $437 across 10 lots. The median Vilhelm Kyhn work on paper sells for $497 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Kyhn paintings typically sell for $1,388–$5,649 (the middle half of 49 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 Vilhelm Kyhn painting?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Kyhn painting is $4,762. 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 Vilhelm Kyhn's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Kyhn painting is $40,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Vilhelm Kyhn print?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Kyhn print is $437. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Vilhelm Kyhn's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Kyhn print is $1,595. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Vilhelm Kyhn painting?
Based on 49 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vilhelm Kyhn painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,323, 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 medium Vilhelm Kyhn painting?
Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vilhelm Kyhn painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,740, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vilhelm Kyhn's auction record?
Vilhelm Kyhn's auction record is $40,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $40,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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