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# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Benjamin Olsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/benjamin-olsen (updated 2026-11-02).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.