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# Erik Ludvig Henningsen (1855–1930)

Erik Ludvig Henningsen is a Danish artist with 72 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $7,500. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Erik Ludvig Henningsen sold in 2011 for $11,616, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Erik Ludvig Henningsen work worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Ludvig Henningsen work is $7,500.

The median Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting sells for $8,500 across 38 lots.

The median Erik Ludvig Henningsen work on paper sells for $3,800 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Ludvig Henningsen paintings typically sell for $8,000–$35,000 (the middle half of 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Paintings | 62 | $8,500† | $300,000† | 61.3% | 2012-06-06 |
| Works on Paper | 8 | $3,800† | $10,000† | 62.5% | 2010-11-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $190,000† | $300,000† | — | 1996-06-04 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 15 | $1,424–$6,900† | $5,000† | $17,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $8,000–$35,000† | $12,430† | $300,000† |

† 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 | 1995 | $300,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $190,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $10,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $7,500† |

† 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 Ludvig Henningsen worth?

Across 43 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Erik Ludvig Henningsen work is $7,500. The median Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting sells for $8,500 across 38 lots. The median Erik Ludvig Henningsen work on paper sells for $3,800 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Erik Ludvig Henningsen paintings typically sell for $8,000–$35,000 (the middle half of 21 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting?

Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting is $8,500. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erik Ludvig Henningsen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting is $300,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $300,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,430, 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 small Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting?

Based on 15 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Erik Ludvig Henningsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $5,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Erik Ludvig Henningsen's auction record?

Erik Ludvig Henningsen's auction record is $300,000, set in 1995. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $300,000 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Erik Ludvig Henningsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/erik-ludvig-henningsen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.