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# Flemming Lassen (1902–1984)

## What is Flemming Lassen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 96 auction results for Flemming Lassen at 12 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $17,424 including buyer’s premium (middle half $13,635–$35,994, n=16). The auction record is $171,330 for Den trætte mand (The Tired Man) (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Den trætte mand (The Tired Man) | Oak | $171,330 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Armchair, circa 1938 | Sheepskin, Cuban mahogany | $157,953 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1935 | Cuban mahogany, fabric upholstery | $137,500 | Christie's | May 2021 |
| 4 | The Tired Man | Easy chair upholstered with yellow wool, back fitted with buttons, mounted on round legs of lacquered mahogany | $125,043 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Tired man, 1935 | Fauteuil | $118,847 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 6 | A PAIR OF LOUNGE CHAIRS, CIRCA 1940, 1940 | Stained wood, with later sheepskin upholstery, with brass front castors | $90,026 | Christie's | Nov 2014 |
| 7 | Fauteuil dit 'Tired man', 1935 | Wool | $88,787 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 8 | 'Third' armchair | Bronze | $83,395 | Phillips | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Den Trætte Mand (The Tired Man), 1935 | Leather | $81,250 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 10 | Pair of armchairs, circa 1940 | Ash, sheepskin | $75,000 | Phillips | Jun 2019 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 75 | $22,680 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 50 | $29,245 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 23 | $18,579 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 96 results from 12 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Flemming Lassen is a Danish artist with 118 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $18,750. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Flemming Lassen sold in 2026 for $37,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Flemming Lassen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Flemming Lassen work worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flemming Lassen work is $18,750.

The median Flemming Lassen sculpture sells for $83,395 across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 3 | $83,395 | $171,330 | — | 2018-10-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $137,500 | $171,330 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $171,330 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $83,395 |

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 Flemming Lassen worth?

Across 93 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Flemming Lassen work is $18,750. The median Flemming Lassen sculpture sells for $83,395 across 3 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 Flemming Lassen's auction record?

Flemming Lassen's auction record is $171,330, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Flemming Lassen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/flemming-lassen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.