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# Carl Ludvig Messmann (1826–1893)

Carl Ludvig Messmann is a Danish artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $250. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Carl Ludvig Messmann sold in 2024 for $250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Ludvig Messmann work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ludvig Messmann work is $250.

The median Carl Ludvig Messmann painting sells for $282 across 4 lots.

The median Carl Ludvig Messmann work on paper sells for $244 across 2 lots.

The median Carl Ludvig Messmann print sells for $250 across 1 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $250 | $250 | — | 2024-05-01 |
| Paintings | 7 | $282† | $511 | 57.1% | 2011-12-28 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $244 | $250 | — | 2024-05-01 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Carl Ludvig Messmann's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $250. Paintings (7 lots) median $282, record $511.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2009 | $511 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $349† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $250 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $238 |

† 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 Ludvig Messmann worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Ludvig Messmann work is $250. The median Carl Ludvig Messmann painting sells for $282 across 4 lots. The median Carl Ludvig Messmann work on paper sells for $244 across 2 lots. The median Carl Ludvig Messmann print sells for $250 across 1 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Carl Ludvig Messmann's auction record?

Carl Ludvig Messmann's auction record is $511, set in 2009.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 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.