What is a Theodor Kittelsen work on paper worth?
1857–1914 · Price guide from past auction results
Half of the 123 works by Theodor Kittelsen with a published auction price sold between $1,409Sign up free to see and $22,587Sign up free to see, and the median is $5,351Sign up free to see. For works on paper alone, the median is $3,884Sign up free to see across 94 sales. In the last five years the median was $10,211Sign up free to see across 32 sales. These are past auction results, not a valuation: medium, size, condition and provenance all change what a particular work brings.
Theodor Kittelsen prices by medium
- Auction results
- 123
- Sold rate
- 100%
- Active at auction
- 1999–2026
- Median price
- $5.4kSign up free to see
- Record price
- $3.2MSign up free to see Kvitebjørn kong Valemon, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Nov 2024
| Medium | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 94 | $620–$10.1kSign up free to see | $3.9kSign up free to see |
| Paintings | 21 | $15.6k–$59.9kSign up free to see | $37.7kSign up free to see |
Top auction houses: Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner (122), Auktionshaus Mehlis (1)
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Typical range is the middle half of priced sales (USD at the sale-date rate). Past auction results, not a valuation.
Prices by size
| Size (longest side) | Priced sales | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (under 30 cm) | 50 | $302–$5.1kSign up free to see | $1.4kSign up free to see |
| Mid-size (30–75 cm) | 56 | $4.3k–$44.4kSign up free to see | $13.5kSign up free to see |
| Large (75–150 cm) | 12 | $20k–$75.6kSign up free to see | $35.9kSign up free to see |
Recent Theodor Kittelsen sales
- Fattigdom, Olje på lerret — $81,578Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Jun 4, 2026
- Norsk bryllup, Penn og tusj ? på papir — $5,517Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Dec 2, 2025
- Kjøttmeis (Blåmeis), Akvarell på papir — $78,304Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Nov 24, 2025
- Dompap på rimet kvist (Vintermorgen), Blyant og akvarell på papir — $117,117Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Nov 27, 2024
- Kvitebjørn kong Valemon, Blandingsteknikk — $3,243,240Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Nov 27, 2024
- Er tilårs jeg også, Blyant og lavering på papir — $3,755Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Jun 12, 2024
- Høyfjell (Gamlen med likkisten), Blyant og lavering på papir — $5,163Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Jun 12, 2024
- Fisker, Blyant og lavering på papir — $5,351Sign up free to see, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner, Jun 12, 2024
Questions about Theodor Kittelsen prices
What is a Theodor Kittelsen work on paper worth?
Based on 123 priced auction sales recorded by ArtSell, works by Theodor Kittelsen have sold for a median of $5,351, and half of them sold between $1,409 and $22,587. For works on paper alone the median is $3,884 (94 sales). Medium, size, condition, subject and provenance all affect the price of a particular work; these are past auction results, not a valuation.
What is the most expensive work by Theodor Kittelsen sold at auction?
The highest price in ArtSell’s records is $3,243,240 for “Kvitebjørn kong Valemon” at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner in November 2024.
Which Theodor Kittelsen medium sells for the most?
By median price, paintings lead with $37,738 (21 sales).
How often do Theodor Kittelsen works sell at auction?
100% of the 123 lots recorded between 1999 and 2026 sold.
How can I sell a Theodor Kittelsen work on paper?
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ArtSell has recorded 123 auction results for Theodor Kittelsen between 1999 and 2026, and 123 of them sold (100%).
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