Benjamin Olsen (1873–1935)
Benjamin Olsen is a Danish artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,385. 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 Benjamin Olsen sold in 2023 for $2,600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Benjamin Olsen on OpeningBid →What is a Benjamin Olsen work worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Olsen work is $1,385.
The median Benjamin Olsen painting sells for $1,473 across 76 lots.
The median Benjamin Olsen work on paper sells for $56 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Olsen paintings typically sell for $1,105–$5,250 (the middle half of 39 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Olsen paintings typically sell for $654–$2,221 (the middle half of 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 107 | $1,473†‡ | $50,000† | 71% | 2023-11-29 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $56 | $56 | — | 2010-07-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $13,250† | $50,000† | — | 1997-09-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 34 | $654–$2,221† | $962† | $8,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 39 | $1,105–$5,250† | $2,067† | $50,000† |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $50,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $15,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $56 |
† 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 Benjamin Olsen worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Benjamin Olsen work is $1,385. The median Benjamin Olsen painting sells for $1,473 across 76 lots. The median Benjamin Olsen work on paper sells for $56 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Benjamin Olsen paintings typically sell for $1,105–$5,250 (the middle half of 39 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Benjamin Olsen paintings typically sell for $654–$2,221 (the middle half of 34 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 Benjamin Olsen painting?
Based on 76 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Benjamin Olsen painting is $1,473. 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 Benjamin Olsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Benjamin Olsen painting is $50,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Benjamin Olsen painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Benjamin Olsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,067, 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 Benjamin Olsen painting?
Based on 34 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Benjamin Olsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $962, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Benjamin Olsen's auction record?
Benjamin Olsen's auction record is $50,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $50,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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