Gerda Wegener (1885–1940)
Gerda Wegener is a Danish artist with 110 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $3,546. 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 Gerda Wegener sold in 2025 for $10,555, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerda Wegener work is $3,546.
The median Gerda Wegener work on paper sells for $3,423 across 46 lots.
The median Gerda Wegener painting sells for $13,556 across 11 lots.
The median Gerda Wegener print sells for $464 across 5 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Gerda Wegener work on papers typically sell for $706–$7,041 (the middle half of 36 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 | 5 | $464† | $639 | — | 2023-01-18 |
| Paintings | 14 | $13,556†‡ | $110,000† | 78.6% | 2022-06-17 |
| Works on Paper | 68 | $3,423†‡ | $15,000† | 67.6% | 2025-11-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $40,407† | $110,000† | — | 2021-11-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Gerda Wegener's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (5 lots) median $464. Paintings (14 lots) median $13,556, record $110,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Gerda Wegener painting sells for around 29× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $40,407.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $11,250–$43,814†‡ | $34,000†‡ | $110,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 36 | $706–$7,041†‡ | $2,564†‡ | $15,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $5,704–$10,121† | $7,525† | $12,005 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1997 | $110,000† |
| Paintings | 2021 | $43,814 |
| Works on Paper | 1996 | $15,000† |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $13,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $639 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $619 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Gerda Wegener worth?
Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Gerda Wegener work is $3,546. The median Gerda Wegener work on paper sells for $3,423 across 46 lots. The median Gerda Wegener painting sells for $13,556 across 11 lots. The median Gerda Wegener print sells for $464 across 5 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Gerda Wegener work on papers typically sell for $706–$7,041 (the middle half of 36 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 Gerda Wegener work on paper?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerda Wegener work on paper is $3,423. 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 Gerda Wegener's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerda Wegener work on paper is $15,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $15,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Gerda Wegener painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Gerda Wegener painting is $13,556. 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 Gerda Wegener's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Gerda Wegener painting is $110,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Gerda Wegener work on paper?
Based on 36 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Gerda Wegener work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,564, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Gerda Wegener's auction record?
Gerda Wegener's auction record is $110,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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