Erik Henningsen (1855–1930)
Erik Henningsen is a Danish artist with 62 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $1,034. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Erik Henningsen sold in 2026 for $1,171, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Henningsen work is $1,034.
The median Erik Henningsen painting sells for $1,040 across 41 lots.
The median Erik Henningsen work on paper sells for $394 across 4 lots.
The median Erik Henningsen print sells for $3,051 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Erik Henningsen paintings typically sell for $374–$1,031 (the middle half of 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $3,051†‡ | $6,056† | — | 2024-10-22 |
| Paintings | 57 | $1,040† | $79,933† | 71.9% | 2026-10-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $394† | $2,477† | — | 2011-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $32,652† | $79,933† | — | 2022-12-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Erik Henningsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $3,051. Paintings (57 lots) median $1,040, record $79,933. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $79,933 (buyer's premium not included). At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $32,652.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $374–$1,031† | $517† | $2,868† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 14 | $1,459–$10,034† | $5,033† | $79,933† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2004 | $79,933† |
| Paintings | 2007 | $32,652† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $6,056† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $2,477† |
| Works on Paper | 1999 | $616 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $47‡ |
† 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 Erik Henningsen worth?
Across 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Henningsen work is $1,034. The median Erik Henningsen painting sells for $1,040 across 41 lots. The median Erik Henningsen work on paper sells for $394 across 4 lots. The median Erik Henningsen print sells for $3,051 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Erik Henningsen paintings typically sell for $374–$1,031 (the middle half of 24 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 Erik Henningsen painting?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Henningsen painting is $1,040. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erik Henningsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Henningsen painting is $79,933. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $79,933 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Erik Henningsen painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erik Henningsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $517, 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 Erik Henningsen painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Henningsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,033, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Erik Henningsen's auction record?
Erik Henningsen's auction record is $79,933, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $79,933 (buyer's premium not included).
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