Carl Holsøe (1863–1935)
What is Carl Holsøe’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 49 auction results for Carl Holsøe at 6 houses since 1999. Over the last 24 months the median price was $44,049 including buyer’s premium (middle half $25,211–$77,022, n=7). The auction record is $464,400 for Interior with Woman Seen from Behind (Interiør med kvinde set bagfra) (2026, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior with Woman Seen from Behind (Interiør med kvinde set bagfra), 1900 | Oil on canvas | $464,400 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 2 | The Artist's Wife sitting at a Window in a sunlit Room, 1863 | Oil paint | $167,000 | Christie's | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Girl Seated by a Window | Oil paint | $125,236 | Sotheby's | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | The Artist's Wife sitting at a Window in a Sunlit Room, 1863 | Oil paint | $125,000 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 5 | Artist's Wife Setting Table (Kunstnerens hustru dækker bordet), after 1886 | Oil on canvas | $103,217 | Phillips | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | A Saucer of Milk, 1863 | Oil paint | $101,500 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 7 | Interior with the artist’s wife, 1863 | Oil paint | $88,054 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | The open window, 1863 | Oil paint | $88,054 | Christie's | Dec 2014 |
| 9 | A Sunlit Interior | Oil on canvas | $84,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2007 |
| 10 | A Mother and Child in an Interior, 1863 | Oil paint | $78,519 | Christie's | Dec 2003 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $50,875 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 36 | $57,322 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $27,124 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 49 results from 6 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Holsøe is a Danish artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $50,508. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Carl Holsøe sold in 2026 for $464,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Carl Holsøe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Carl Holsøe on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Holsøe work worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Holsøe work is $50,508.
The median Carl Holsøe painting sells for $50,190 across 47 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Holsøe paintings typically sell for $32,926–$75,000 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $50,190‡ | $464,400 | 90.4% | 2026-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $125,118 | $464,400 | — | 2026-05-21 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $17,370–$29,667‡ | $27,093‡ | $74,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $32,926–$75,000‡ | $50,875‡ | $464,400 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $464,400 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $167,000 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carl Holsøe worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Holsøe work is $50,508. The median Carl Holsøe painting sells for $50,190 across 47 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Holsøe paintings typically sell for $32,926–$75,000 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Carl Holsøe painting?
Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Holsøe painting is $50,190. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Holsøe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Holsøe painting is $464,400.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Holsøe painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Holsøe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $50,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Holsøe's auction record?
Carl Holsøe's auction record is $464,400, set in 2026.
See the full Carl Holsøe record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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