Christen Dalsgaard (1824–1907)
Christen Dalsgaard is a Danish artist with 65 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,994. 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 Christen Dalsgaard sold in 2026 for $18,060, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christen Dalsgaard on OpeningBid →What is a Christen Dalsgaard work worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christen Dalsgaard work is $1,994.
The median Christen Dalsgaard painting sells for $2,136 across 34 lots.
The median Christen Dalsgaard work on paper sells for $663 across 4 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 | 55 | $2,136†‡ | $37,641‡ | 61.8% | 2026-05-26 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $663†‡ | $1,167† | 50% | 2014-11-28 |
† 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) | 18 | $629–$3,214† | $1,257† | $9,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $2,053–$7,297†‡ | $4,040†‡ | $37,641‡ |
† 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 | 2015 | $37,641‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $18,060 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $1,167† |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $749‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christen Dalsgaard worth?
Across 37 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christen Dalsgaard work is $1,994. The median Christen Dalsgaard painting sells for $2,136 across 34 lots. The median Christen Dalsgaard work on paper sells for $663 across 4 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 Christen Dalsgaard painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christen Dalsgaard painting is $2,136. 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 Christen Dalsgaard's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christen Dalsgaard painting is $37,641. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Christen Dalsgaard painting?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christen Dalsgaard painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,257, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a medium Christen Dalsgaard painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Christen Dalsgaard painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,040, 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 Christen Dalsgaard's auction record?
Christen Dalsgaard's auction record is $37,641, set in 2015. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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