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# H. A. Brendekilde (1857–1942)

H. A. Brendekilde is a Danish artist with 90 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $2,959. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by H. A. Brendekilde sold in 2019 for $6,875, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a H. A. Brendekilde work worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. A. Brendekilde work is $2,959.

The median H. A. Brendekilde painting sells for $2,967 across 56 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) H. A. Brendekilde paintings typically sell for $1,612–$9,779 (the middle half of 30 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) H. A. Brendekilde paintings typically sell for $1,679–$3,702 (the middle half of 24 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 | 87 | $2,967† | $102,943† | 64.4% | 2019-10-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $62,308† | $102,943† | — | 2005-05-10 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $1,679–$3,702† | $2,563† | $31,489† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 30 | $1,612–$9,779† | $4,922† | $102,943† |

† 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 | $102,943† |
| Paintings | 2005 | $62,308† |

† 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 H. A. Brendekilde worth?

Across 57 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a H. A. Brendekilde work is $2,959. The median H. A. Brendekilde painting sells for $2,967 across 56 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) H. A. Brendekilde paintings typically sell for $1,612–$9,779 (the middle half of 30 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) H. A. Brendekilde paintings typically sell for $1,679–$3,702 (the middle half of 24 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a H. A. Brendekilde painting?

Based on 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a H. A. Brendekilde painting is $2,967. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is H. A. Brendekilde's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a H. A. Brendekilde painting is $102,943. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $102,943 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a medium H. A. Brendekilde painting?

Based on 30 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium H. A. Brendekilde painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,922, 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 H. A. Brendekilde painting?

Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small H. A. Brendekilde painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,563, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is H. A. Brendekilde's auction record?

H. A. Brendekilde's auction record is $102,943, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $102,943 (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, “H. A. Brendekilde auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/h-a-brendekilde (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.