Albert Bertelsen (1921–2019)
Albert Bertelsen is a Danish artist with 177 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $4,103. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Bertelsen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $11,959 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bertelsen work is $4,103.
The median Albert Bertelsen painting sells for $5,482 across 95 lots.
The median Albert Bertelsen print sells for $253 across 23 lots.
The median Albert Bertelsen work on paper sells for $579 across 6 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Bertelsen paintings typically sell for $2,263–$7,754 (the middle half of 70 sold lots).
Large (over 120 cm) Albert Bertelsen paintings typically sell for $7,275–$14,128 (the middle half of 23 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 | 30 | $253†‡ | $2,664† | 76.7% | 2026-07-22 |
| Paintings | 146 | $5,482†‡ | $33,911† | 65.1% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $579† | $3,969† | — | 2012-01-17 |
| Photography | 4 | $3,955† | $5,654 | — | 2009-11-03 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $18,588† | $33,911† | — | 2008-01-15 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Bertelsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (30 lots) median $253 with 76.7% sell-through. Paintings (146 lots) median $5,482, record $33,911. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,911 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Albert Bertelsen painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $18,588.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $146–$342†‡ | $241†‡ | $677† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 70 | $2,263–$7,754†‡ | $4,152†‡ | $26,039† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $7,275–$14,128† | $9,319† | $18,588† |
† 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 | 2004 | $33,911† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $26,039† |
| Photography | 2009 | $5,654 |
| Photography | 2008 | $4,187† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $3,969† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $3,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $2,664† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $677† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Bertelsen worth?
Across 117 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Bertelsen work is $4,103. The median Albert Bertelsen painting sells for $5,482 across 95 lots. The median Albert Bertelsen print sells for $253 across 23 lots. The median Albert Bertelsen work on paper sells for $579 across 6 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Albert Bertelsen paintings typically sell for $2,263–$7,754 (the middle half of 70 sold lots). Large (over 120 cm) Albert Bertelsen paintings typically sell for $7,275–$14,128 (the middle half of 23 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 Albert Bertelsen painting?
Based on 95 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bertelsen painting is $5,482. 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 Albert Bertelsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bertelsen painting is $33,911. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,911 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Albert Bertelsen print?
Based on 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Bertelsen print is $253. 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 Albert Bertelsen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Bertelsen print is $2,664. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $2,664 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Albert Bertelsen painting?
Based on 70 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Albert Bertelsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,152, 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 large Albert Bertelsen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Albert Bertelsen painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,319, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Albert Bertelsen's auction record?
Albert Bertelsen's auction record is $33,911, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $33,911 (buyer's premium not included).
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