> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-hoppe · updated 2026-11-03

# Erik Hoppe (1897–1968)

Erik Hoppe is a Danish artist with 59 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,472. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erik Hoppe sold in 2011 for a hammer price of $5,564 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Erik Hoppe work worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Hoppe work is $5,472.

The median Erik Hoppe painting sells for $4,807 across 47 lots.

The median Erik Hoppe work on paper sells for $741 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Hoppe paintings typically sell for $3,021–$7,015 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 65 | $4,807† | $22,000† | 72.3% | 2012-12-11 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $741† | $741† | 50% | 2010-10-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $18,500† | $22,000† | — | 1997-04-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $2,782–$6,583† | $4,145† | $14,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $3,021–$7,015† | $4,807† | $22,000† |

† 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 | 1997 | $22,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $22,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $741† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Hoppe worth?

Across 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Hoppe work is $5,472. The median Erik Hoppe painting sells for $4,807 across 47 lots. The median Erik Hoppe work on paper sells for $741 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Hoppe paintings typically sell for $3,021–$7,015 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erik Hoppe painting?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Hoppe painting is $4,807. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erik Hoppe's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Hoppe painting is $22,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium Erik Hoppe painting?

Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Hoppe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,807, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erik Hoppe's auction record?

Erik Hoppe's auction record is $22,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,000 (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 Hoppe auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-hoppe (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.