Carsten Henrichsen (1824–1897)
Carsten Henrichsen is a Danish artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,190. 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 Carsten Henrichsen sold in 2025 for $5,442, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carsten Henrichsen work is $1,190.
The median Carsten Henrichsen painting sells for $1,186 across 78 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carsten Henrichsen paintings typically sell for $538–$4,550 (the middle half of 51 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carsten Henrichsen paintings typically sell for $356–$953 (the middle half of 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 115 | $1,186†‡ | $21,874† | 67.8% | 2025-03-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $10,000† | $21,874† | — | 2005-02-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 22 | $356–$953† | $566† | $5,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 51 | $538–$4,550†‡ | $1,486†‡ | $21,874† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | 2005 | $21,874† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $12,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Carsten Henrichsen worth?
Across 80 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carsten Henrichsen work is $1,190. The median Carsten Henrichsen painting sells for $1,186 across 78 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carsten Henrichsen paintings typically sell for $538–$4,550 (the middle half of 51 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carsten Henrichsen paintings typically sell for $356–$953 (the middle half of 22 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 Carsten Henrichsen painting?
Based on 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carsten Henrichsen painting is $1,186. 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 Carsten Henrichsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carsten Henrichsen painting is $21,874. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,874 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Carsten Henrichsen painting?
Based on 51 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carsten Henrichsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,486, 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 Carsten Henrichsen painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carsten Henrichsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $566, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Carsten Henrichsen's auction record?
Carsten Henrichsen's auction record is $21,874, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $21,874 (buyer's premium not included).
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