Arne Jacobsen (1902–1971)
What is Arne Jacobsen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,008 auction results for Arne Jacobsen at 82 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,550 including buyer’s premium (middle half $796–$2,949, n=217). The auction record is $105,719 for Unique chest of drawers, designed for Bernard Schepler's villa, Vedbæk, Denmark (2016, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unique chest of drawers, designed for Bernard Schepler's villa, Vedbæk, Denmark, 1193 | Oak | $105,719 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 2 | Arne Jacobsen: A pair of unique easy chairs. Sides and back upholstered with original, patinated natural leather. (2), 1935 | Mahogany legs, natural leather, and sand-coloured canvas | $85,881 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2010 |
| 3 | Tall-backed ‘Oxford’ chair, 1965 | Rosewood laminated moulded plywood | $84,188 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Rare desk, designed for the American Scandinavian Foundation, New York | Desk | $84,079 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 5 | FH1973 'Seagull', 1973 | Piètement en métal cuivré, assise recouverte de cuir cognac | $77,869 | Artcurial | Nov 2017 |
| 6 | model no. 3208, 1969 | Leather | $65,552 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 7 | EGG LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN, 1957 | , each with cast and polished aluminium pedestal and hand-stitched leather upholstery | $56,975 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | desk, 1952 | Desk | $56,400 | Wright | Oct 2007 |
| 9 | Egg Fauteuil et ottoman, 1958 | Cuir et métal Première version Cachet Date de création : 1958 Fauteuil : H 105 × L 9 | $48,361 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 10 | Seagull FH1973, 1973 | Piètement en métal cuivré, structure recouverte de cuir cognac | $45,448 | Artcurial | Jan 2019 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $3,440 |
| Other | 1,243 | $2,226 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 119 | $2,500 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 739 | $2,500 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 158 | $1,299 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,008 results from 82 houses · How we compute these figures
Arne Jacobsen is a Danish artist with 3,189 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,886. 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 Arne Jacobsen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,035 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 1,945 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arne Jacobsen work is $1,886.
The median Arne Jacobsen sculpture sells for $3,075 across 293 lots.
The median Arne Jacobsen work on paper sells for $3,648 across 6 lots.
The median Arne Jacobsen print sells for $932 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Arne Jacobsen sculptures typically sell for $1,602–$8,125 (the middle half of 212 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Arne Jacobsen sculptures typically sell for $757–$2,916 (the middle half of 43 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 | 4 | $932† | $5,310† | 75% | 2023-02-20 |
| Paintings | 3 | $1,585 | $2,304 | — | 2023-10-11 |
| Works on Paper | 9 | $3,648†‡ | $16,278† | 66.7% | 2026-04-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 359 | $3,075† | $84,079 | 81.6% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 98 | $20,949† | $105,719 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Arne Jacobsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $932 with 75% sell-through. Paintings (3 lots) median $1,585, record $2,304. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 98 lots) the median is $20,949.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $2,432–$5,000†‡ | $4,864†‡ | $16,278† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $757–$2,916 | $1,778 | $5,419 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 212 | $1,602–$8,125† | $4,063† | $65,552 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 28 | $1,455–$3,116 | $2,406 | $84,079 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $84,079 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $65,552 |
| Works on Paper | 2006 | $16,278† |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $5,310† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $2,304 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,585 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $932† |
† 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 Arne Jacobsen worth?
Across 1,945 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Arne Jacobsen work is $1,886. The median Arne Jacobsen sculpture sells for $3,075 across 293 lots. The median Arne Jacobsen work on paper sells for $3,648 across 6 lots. The median Arne Jacobsen print sells for $932 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Arne Jacobsen sculptures typically sell for $1,602–$8,125 (the middle half of 212 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Arne Jacobsen sculptures typically sell for $757–$2,916 (the middle half of 43 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 Arne Jacobsen sculpture?
Based on 293 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Arne Jacobsen sculpture is $3,075. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Arne Jacobsen's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Arne Jacobsen sculpture is $84,079.
What is the average price of a medium Arne Jacobsen sculpture?
Based on 212 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Arne Jacobsen sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,063, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Arne Jacobsen sculpture?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Arne Jacobsen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,778, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Arne Jacobsen's auction record?
Arne Jacobsen's auction record is $105,719, set in 2016.
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