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# Carl-Henning Pedersen (1913–1993)

## What is Carl-Henning Pedersen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 332 auction results for Carl-Henning Pedersen at 20 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $681 including buyer’s premium (middle half $499–$6,957, n=8). The auction record is $163,345 for Stjerneleg (Star Game) (2009, Bruun Rasmussen). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stjerneleg (Star Game), 1987 | Oil on canvas | $163,345 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 2 | Ved havet (By the Sea), 1987 | Oil on canvas | $143,429 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2010 |
| 3 | Afventende, 1993 | Oil on canvas | $137,866 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jan 2009 |
| 4 | De gyldne skibe (The Golden Ships), 1948 | Oil on canvas | $122,185 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2011 |
| 5 | La Bonne Dame, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $76,187 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2011 |
| 6 | Føniks fugl (Phoenix bird), Molesmes 1985, 1985 | Oil on canvas | $67,916 | Bruun Rasmussen | Dec 2011 |
| 7 | Untitled (oil on plywood), 1945 | Oil paint | $62,931 | Christie's | May 2012 |
| 8 | Havens Træ (The Tree in the Garden), 2001 | Oil on canvas | $60,950 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2011 |
| 9 | Red Castle with Birds | Oil on canvas (sold unframed) | $43,508 | Sotheby's | Nov 2014 |
| 10 | Fugl Føniks, 1961 | Olie på lærred | $41,573 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 38 | $32,388 |
| Works on paper | 23 | $5,285 |
| Other | 20 | $1,347 |
| Prints | 72 | $504 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $53,078 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $1,963 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 99 | $646 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 332 results from 20 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl-Henning Pedersen is a Danish artist with 433 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,473. 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 Carl-Henning Pedersen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $3,289 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**8 Carl-Henning Pedersen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Carl-Henning Pedersen work worth?

Across 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work is $2,473.

The median Carl-Henning Pedersen print sells for $438 across 151 lots.

The median Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper sells for $4,641 across 71 lots.

The median Carl-Henning Pedersen painting sells for $32,669 across 65 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen prints typically sell for $336–$598 (the middle half of 114 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen paintings typically sell for $19,920–$39,003 (the middle half of 44 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 | 169 | $438†‡ | $3,082 | 89.3% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 112 | $32,669†‡ | $221,368† | 58% | 2025-09-29 |
| Works on Paper | 113 | $4,641†‡ | $16,000† | 62.8% | 2026-09-28 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 17 | $2,530† | $6,790† | 76.5% | 2012-05-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 17 | $76,187† | $221,368† | — | 2012-05-15 |

† 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 (169 lots) median $438 with 89.3% sell-through. Paintings (112 lots) median $32,669, record $221,368. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $221,368 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Carl-Henning Pedersen painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 17 lots) the median is $76,187.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $187–$712† | $343† | $1,370 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 114 | $336–$598†‡ | $434†‡ | $1,896 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $19,920–$39,003†‡ | $28,546†‡ | $115,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $38,239–$143,429† | $67,916† | $221,368† |

† 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) | 38 | $1,836–$5,286†‡ | $3,754†‡ | $9,613 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 27 | $4,206–$7,039† | $6,095† | $16,000† |

† 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) | 12 | $1,903–$3,413† | $2,428† | $6,790† |

† 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 | 2008 | $221,368† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $190,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $16,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $12,641† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $6,790† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1997 | $5,500† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $3,082 |
| Prints & Editions | 1994 | $2,500† |

† 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 276 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work is $2,473. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen print sells for $438 across 151 lots. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper sells for $4,641 across 71 lots. The median Carl-Henning Pedersen painting sells for $32,669 across 65 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen prints typically sell for $336–$598 (the middle half of 114 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carl-Henning Pedersen paintings typically sell for $19,920–$39,003 (the middle half of 44 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 151 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen print is $438. 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 $3,082.

### What is the average price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper is $4,641. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Henning Pedersen work on paper is $16,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen painting?

Based on 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Henning Pedersen painting is $32,669. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Henning Pedersen painting is $221,368. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $221,368 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Carl-Henning Pedersen print?

Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl-Henning Pedersen print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $434, 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 medium Carl-Henning Pedersen painting?

Based on 44 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl-Henning Pedersen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $28,546, 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 Carl-Henning Pedersen's auction record?

Carl-Henning Pedersen's auction record is $221,368, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $221,368 (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.

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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.