Carl-Henning Pedersen (1913–2007)
Carl-Henning Pedersen is an artist with 133 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $371. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Carl-Henning Pedersen sold in 2026 for $678, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work is $371.
The median Carl-Henning Pedersen print sells for $321 across 163 lots.
The median Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper sells for $2,034 across 17 lots.
The median Carl-Henning Pedersen sculpture sells for $1,545 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen prints typically sell for $271–$399 (the middle half of 140 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 | 182 | $321†‡ | $26,644† | 89.6% | 2026-06-26 |
| Paintings | 6 | $44,985† | $174,569† | 50% | 2010-11-30 |
| Works on Paper | 27 | $2,034† | $4,590 | 63% | 2023-11-17 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $1,545† | $4,633† | 90% | 2012-08-28 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $7,821† | $174,569† | — | 2012-12-04 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl-Henning Pedersen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (182 lots) median $321 with 89.6% sell-through. Paintings (6 lots) median $44,985, record $174,569. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $174,569 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Carl-Henning Pedersen painting sells for around 140× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 11 lots) the median is $7,821.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $67–$542†‡ | $342†‡ | $4,432† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 140 | $271–$399†‡ | $321†‡ | $19,378† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,315–$2,815† | $2,079† | $4,590 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $1,346–$2,156† | $1,602† | $2,686† |
† 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 | 2007 | $174,569† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $44,985† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $26,644† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $19,378† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $4,633† |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $4,590 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $4,420† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $2,686† |
† 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 Carl-Henning Pedersen worth?
Across 100 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work is $371. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen print sells for $321 across 163 lots. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper sells for $2,034 across 17 lots. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen sculpture sells for $1,545 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen prints typically sell for $271–$399 (the middle half of 140 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 Carl-Henning Pedersen print?
Based on 163 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen print is $321. 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 Carl-Henning Pedersen's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Henning Pedersen print is $26,644. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,644 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper?
Based on 17 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper is $2,034. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl-Henning Pedersen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper is $4,590.
What is the average price of a medium Carl-Henning Pedersen print?
Based on 140 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl-Henning Pedersen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $321, 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 small Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper?
Based on 11 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,079, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carl-Henning Pedersen's auction record?
Carl-Henning Pedersen's auction record is $174,569, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $174,569 (buyer's premium not included).
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