> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/hans-j-wegner · updated 2026-11-02

# Hans J. Wegner (1914–2007)

## What is Hans J. Wegner’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 2,816 auction results for Hans J. Wegner at 60 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,867 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,032–$8,997, n=361). The auction record is $338,562 for 'Cowhorn' dining chairs, model no. JH 505 (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 'Cowhorn' dining chairs, model no. JH 505 | Teak, cane | $338,562 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Prototype 'Roman' armchair, circa 1960 | Oak, leather | $196,439 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 3 | Pair of rare 'Bear' chairs, 1960s | Teak, fabric | $138,710 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 4 | Dolphin folding armchair, model no. JH510 | Oak, cane, brass | $126,079 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 5 | Rare long 'Dolphin' folding armchair, model no. JH511 | Oak, cane, brass | $121,870 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 6 | Set of ten 'Cowhorn' chairs, model no. JH 505 | Oak, cane | $121,870 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | The Chair, 1949 | Mahogany, leather | $113,507 | Phillips | Apr 2018 |
| 8 | Set of twelve stackable armchairs, model no. JH701 | Wenge, maple, chromium-plated tubular steel, leather | $98,371 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Roman Chair, 1914 | Cuir Edition Johannes Hansen Date de création: 1960 H 72×L 74,5×P 50 cm Bibliographi | $96,279 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Dolphin folding armchair, 1950 | Oak, cane, brass | $87,500 | Phillips | Dec 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,941 | $5,298 |
| Paintings | 21 | $3,375 |
| Works on paper | 96 | $3,108 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 1,417 | $5,513 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 450 | $5,301 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $2,451 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 2,816 results from 60 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Hans J. Wegner is a Danish artist with 3,832 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $4,186. 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 Hans J. Wegner sold in 2026 for $4,848, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**29 Hans J. Wegner works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Hans J. Wegner work worth?

Across 2,771 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans J. Wegner work is $4,186.

The median Hans J. Wegner sculpture sells for $4,625 across 64 lots.

The median Hans J. Wegner work on paper sells for $2,414 across 8 lots.

The median Hans J. Wegner painting sells for $5,938 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Hans J. Wegner sculptures typically sell for $2,040–$9,375 (the middle half of 45 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 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 50% | 2014-05-08 |
| Paintings | 5 | $5,938 | $11,250 | — | 2022-04-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $2,414 | $12,350 | 80% | 2026-08-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 80 | $4,625† | $33,280 | 80% | 2026-10-08 |
| Photography | 3 | $10,075 | $13,000 | 66.7% | 2022-05-18 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 133 | $37,030†‡ | $338,562 | — | 2026-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Hans J. Wegner's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,500 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (5 lots) median $5,938, record $11,250. A typical Hans J. Wegner painting sells for around 4.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 133 lots) the median is $37,030.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $3,250–$10,625 | $5,938 | $11,250 |

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $2,096–$3,293 | $2,400 | $12,350 |

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $2,040–$9,375† | $3,750† | $33,280 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 18 | $3,393–$10,020 | $4,900 | $21,250 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $33,280 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $32,847 |
| Photography | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $12,350 |
| Paintings | 2020 | $11,250 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,625 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $7,465 |
| Photography | 2022 | $7,150 |

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 Hans J. Wegner worth?

Across 2,771 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans J. Wegner work is $4,186. The median Hans J. Wegner sculpture sells for $4,625 across 64 lots. The median Hans J. Wegner work on paper sells for $2,414 across 8 lots. The median Hans J. Wegner painting sells for $5,938 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans J. Wegner sculptures typically sell for $2,040–$9,375 (the middle half of 45 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 Hans J. Wegner sculpture?

Based on 64 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans J. Wegner sculpture is $4,625. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Hans J. Wegner's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans J. Wegner sculpture is $33,280.

### What is the average price of a medium Hans J. Wegner sculpture?

Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans J. Wegner sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,750, 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 large Hans J. Wegner sculpture?

Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Hans J. Wegner sculpture (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,900, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

### What is Hans J. Wegner's auction record?

Hans J. Wegner's auction record is $338,562, 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.

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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.