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# HALFRED TYGESEN (1890–1951)

## What is HALFRED TYGESEN’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 29 auction results for HALFRED TYGESEN at 1 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $207 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$281, n=6). The auction record is $515 for COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS, JASPER PARK & COTTAGES FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND (2021, Waddingtons). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS, JASPER PARK & COTTAGES FROM VANCOUVER ISLAND, 1949 | PASTELS | $515 | Waddingtons | Dec 2021 |
| 2 | UNTITLED (POND REFLECTIONS) | PASTEL | $422 | Waddingtons | May 2026 |
| 3 | SNOWSCENE FROM BANFF; SNOW COVERED COTTAGE; LADYSMITH, VANCOUVER ISLAND | PASTEL’S | $311 | Waddingtons | Jul 2011 |
| 4 | WINTER SCENES | PASTELS | $284 | Waddingtons | Dec 2024 |
| 5 | UNTITLED (CABINS IN WINTER) | PASTEL | $270 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |
| 6 | UNTITLED (TRANQUIL POND), 1942 | PASTEL | $145 | Waddingtons | May 2025 |
| 7 | UNTITLED (SUNLIT BIRCHES) | PASTEL | $128 | Waddingtons | Jul 2025 |
| 8 | UNTITLED (THE DAY’S END) | PASTEL | $64 | Waddingtons | Sep 2016 |
| 9 | UNTITLED (THATCHED COTTAGE) | PASTEL | $63 | Waddingtons | Apr 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 9 | $270 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $284 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 29 results from 1 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


HALFRED TYGESEN is a Canadian artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $270.

A work by HALFRED TYGESEN sold in 2026 for $422, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a HALFRED TYGESEN work worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HALFRED TYGESEN work is $270.

The median HALFRED TYGESEN work on paper sells for $270 across 26 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | — | — | — | 2012-01-26 |
| Paintings | 1 | — | — | — | 2013-09-19 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $270 | $515 | — | 2026-05-07 |

## Price by size

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $136–$366 | $284 | $515 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $515 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $422 |

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 HALFRED TYGESEN worth?

Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a HALFRED TYGESEN work is $270. The median HALFRED TYGESEN work on paper sells for $270 across 26 lots.

### What is the average price of a HALFRED TYGESEN work on paper?

Based on 26 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a HALFRED TYGESEN work on paper is $270.

### What is HALFRED TYGESEN's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a HALFRED TYGESEN work on paper is $515.

### What is HALFRED TYGESEN's auction record?

HALFRED TYGESEN's auction record is $515, set in 2021.

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

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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.