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# Einar Johansen (1905–1992)

## What is Einar Johansen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 43 auction results for Einar Johansen at 8 houses since 2020. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,730 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,761–$4,190, n=8). The auction record is $6,870 for Einar Johansen (1905-1992) (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Einar Johansen (1905-1992), 1950 | Céramique émaillée, teck et textile Édition Søholm Stentøj Signatures incisées 'Søholm St | $6,870 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 2 | Einar Johansen (1905-1992), 1960 | Céramique émaillé et textile Édition Søholm Stentøj Signatures incisées 'Søholm Stentøj D | $6,870 | PIASA | May 2026 |
| 3 | Paire de lampes de table, 1950 | Céramique émaillé et textile | $3,297 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Einar Johansen (1905-1992), 1950 | Céramique émaillée et textile Édition Søholm Stentøj Signature incisée 'Søholm Stentøj De | $2,730 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Einar Johansen (1905-1992), 1950 | Céramique émaillée Édition Søholm Stentøj Chacun avec signature incisée 'Søholm Stentøj B | $2,730 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Paire de lampes, 1950 | Céramique émaillé et textile | $2,248 | PIASA | Jan 2026 |
| 7 | Parisian Scene, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $301 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2026 |
| 8 | UFO table lamp | Cobalt flambe glazed pottery | $275 | Clars Auction Gallery | Feb 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 7 | $2,730 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $3,297 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 43 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Einar Johansen is a Danish artist with 17 auction lots recorded since 2019, median price $2,248. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Einar Johansen sold in 2026 for $6,870, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Einar Johansen work worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Johansen work is $2,248.

The median Einar Johansen painting sells for $122 across 3 lots.

The median Einar Johansen sculpture sells for $48 across 1 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 | 4 | $122‡ | $301 | 75% | 2026-10-27 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $48‡ | $48‡ | — | 2021-05-21 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,870 | $6,870 | — | 2026-05-27 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $301 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $122‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $48‡ |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Einar Johansen worth?

Across 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Einar Johansen work is $2,248. The median Einar Johansen painting sells for $122 across 3 lots. The median Einar Johansen sculpture sells for $48 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Einar Johansen's auction record?

Einar Johansen's auction record is $6,870, set in 2026.

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Einar Johansen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/einar-johansen (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.