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# 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.

**1 Erik Henningsen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Erik Henningsen work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erik Henningsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-henningsen (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.