Hans Ludvig Smidth (1839–1917)
Hans Ludvig Smidth is a Danish artist with 113 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,374. 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 Ludvig Smidth sold in 2011 for $4,731, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Ludvig Smidth work is $3,374.
The median Hans Ludvig Smidth painting sells for $3,500 across 86 lots.
The median Hans Ludvig Smidth work on paper sells for $359 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Hans Ludvig Smidth paintings typically sell for $1,058–$5,500 (the middle half of 53 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Ludvig Smidth paintings typically sell for $1,566–$6,000 (the middle half of 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 109 | $3,500†‡ | $32,000† | 78.9% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $359† | $520† | — | 2010-11-24 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $17,000† | $32,000† | — | 1997-11-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $1,058–$5,500†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $12,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 33 | $1,566–$6,000†‡ | $3,500†‡ | $32,000† |
† 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 | 1995 | $32,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $520† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $370† |
† 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 Hans Ludvig Smidth worth?
Across 90 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Ludvig Smidth work is $3,374. The median Hans Ludvig Smidth painting sells for $3,500 across 86 lots. The median Hans Ludvig Smidth work on paper sells for $359 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Hans Ludvig Smidth paintings typically sell for $1,058–$5,500 (the middle half of 53 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Ludvig Smidth paintings typically sell for $1,566–$6,000 (the middle half of 33 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 Ludvig Smidth painting?
Based on 86 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Ludvig Smidth painting is $3,500. 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 Hans Ludvig Smidth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Ludvig Smidth painting is $32,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Hans Ludvig Smidth painting?
Based on 53 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Hans Ludvig Smidth painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,500, 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 the average price of a medium Hans Ludvig Smidth painting?
Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Ludvig Smidth painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,500, 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 Hans Ludvig Smidth's auction record?
Hans Ludvig Smidth's auction record is $32,000, set in 1995. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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