Hans Olsen (1902–1983)
What is Hans Olsen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 104 auction results for Hans Olsen at 38 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,429 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,161–$1,624, n=12). The auction record is $15,625 for lounge chairs model 400 (2016, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | lounge chairs model 400, 1966 | Partridgewood | $15,625 | Wright | Aug 2016 |
| 2 | HANS OLSEN (1912-1992) Canapé corbeille, piétement fuselé monté de biais en chêne teinté, tendu d'un whitcord chiné gris passepoilé.... | Tinted oak upholstered with a grey whitcord | $13,525 | Tajan | Apr 2015 |
| 3 | Bikini chairs, 1961 | Chairs | $6,930 | Rago Arts | Jan 2024 |
| 4 | lounge chair, 1956 | Teak | $6,875 | Wright | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Chaise with sculptural seat, curving back and armrest upholstered with turquoise fabric, 1956 | Teak frame, upholstered with turquoise fabric | $6,608 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2012 |
| 6 | lounge chair, model 188, 1956 | Lounge chair | $6,250 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 7 | lounge chair, 1956 | Teak | $5,625 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 8 | lounge chairs, 1961 | Mahogany | $5,313 | Wright | Mar 2011 |
| 9 | settee, 1956 | Walnut | $5,313 | Wright | May 2015 |
| 10 | Roundette Table and 4 Chairs, 1960 | Furniture | $5,223 | James Adam Salesrooms | Oct 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 64 | $2,070 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $2,808 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 41 | $1,875 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 104 results from 38 houses · How we compute these figures
Hans Olsen is a Danish artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,891. 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 Olsen is recorded as sold in 2026 for $2,800; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Olsen on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Olsen work worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Olsen work is $1,891.
The median Hans Olsen photograph sells for $588 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 1 | $588† | $588† | — | 2018-09-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $7,575†‡ | $15,625 | — | 2024-01-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2018 | $588† |
† 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 Olsen worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Olsen work is $1,891. The median Hans Olsen photograph sells for $588 across 1 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 Hans Olsen's auction record?
Hans Olsen's auction record is $15,625, set in 2016.
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