Else HAGEN
What is Else HAGEN’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Else HAGEN at 3 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $338 including buyer’s premium (middle half $236–$371, n=7). The auction record is $79,518 for Roles cast (2022, Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roles cast, 1949 | Oil on canvas | $79,518 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Authority, 1950 | Oil on canvas | $25,697 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Mar 2020 |
| 3 | Bentine, 1955 | Oil on canvas | $13,169 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2022 |
| 4 | Friends | — | $6,479 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | May 2019 |
| 5 | The Boathouse | Pastel on paper | $619 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2024 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Human in Town | Lithography with sand | $383 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2024 |
| 2 | Spirals | Etching with hand colouring | $360 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2024 |
| 3 | The Human in Town | Lithography with sand | $338 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Pater Noster series, II Blue Day | Serigraphy | $248 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Bird | Lithography | $225 | Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner | Nov 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $293 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $383 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
Else HAGEN is a Norwegian artist with 66 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $360. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Else HAGEN sold in 2025 for a hammer price of $44,565 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
See the full Else HAGEN record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
View Else HAGEN on OpeningBid →What is a Else HAGEN work worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else HAGEN work is $360.
The median Else HAGEN print sells for $226 across 22 lots.
The median Else HAGEN painting sells for $6,199 across 14 lots.
The median Else HAGEN work on paper sells for $603 across 2 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 | 22 | $226† | $383 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Paintings | 14 | $6,199† | $79,518 | — | 2025-06-03 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $603† | $619 | — | 2024-11-22 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $44,565† | $79,518 | — | 2025-06-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Else HAGEN's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (22 lots) median $226. Paintings (14 lots) median $6,199, record $79,518. A typical Else HAGEN painting sells for around 27× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $44,565.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $194–$288† | $213† | $360 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $212–$271† | $237† | $383 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,435–$16,339† | $7,050† | $44,565† |
† 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 | 2022 | $79,518 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $44,565† |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $619 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $588† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $383 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $360 |
† 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 Else HAGEN worth?
Across 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Else HAGEN work is $360. The median Else HAGEN print sells for $226 across 22 lots. The median Else HAGEN painting sells for $6,199 across 14 lots. The median Else HAGEN work on paper sells for $603 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Else HAGEN print?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Else HAGEN print is $226. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Else HAGEN's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Else HAGEN print is $383.
What is the average price of a Else HAGEN painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Else HAGEN painting is $6,199. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Else HAGEN's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Else HAGEN painting is $79,518.
What is the average price of a medium Else HAGEN painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Else HAGEN painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,050, 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 medium Else HAGEN print?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Else HAGEN print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $237, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Else HAGEN's auction record?
Else HAGEN's auction record is $79,518, set in 2022.
See the full Else HAGEN record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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