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# 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.

## What is a Carl-Henning Pedersen work 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.

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

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl-Henning Pedersen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-henning-pedersen (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.