> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-holsoe · updated 2026-11-03

# Carl Holsøe (1863–1935)

## What is Carl Holsøe’s work worth? {#value}

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 41 | $50,875 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

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

## 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.

---

Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Holsøe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-holsoe (updated 2026-11-03).

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.