Hans Scherfig (1905–1979)
Hans Scherfig is a Danish artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $2,113. 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 Scherfig sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $2,840 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Hans Scherfig on OpeningBid →What is a Hans Scherfig work worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Scherfig work is $2,113.
The median Hans Scherfig print sells for $1,288 across 114 lots.
The median Hans Scherfig painting sells for $8,989 across 46 lots.
The median Hans Scherfig work on paper sells for $1,942 across 12 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Scherfig prints typically sell for $717–$1,991 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Scherfig paintings typically sell for $6,892–$12,589 (the middle half of 29 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 | 123 | $1,288†‡ | $5,087† | 92.7% | 2026-10-20 |
| Paintings | 72 | $8,989† | $73,680† | 63.9% | 2012-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $1,942† | $5,206† | 66.7% | 2012-10-23 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $33,000† | $73,680† | — | 2012-03-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Hans Scherfig's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (123 lots) median $1,288 with 92.7% sell-through. Paintings (72 lots) median $8,989, record $73,680. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $73,680 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Hans Scherfig painting sells for around 7.0× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $33,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 29 | $700–$1,963†‡ | $1,041†‡ | $3,607 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $717–$1,991†‡ | $1,356†‡ | $4,481† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $4,948–$10,434† | $8,429† | $23,162 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $6,892–$12,589† | $9,176† | $33,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $31,758–$48,422† | $34,446† | $73,680† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 11 | $1,672–$2,762† | $1,898† | $5,206† |
† 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 | 2007 | $73,680† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $53,005 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $5,206† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $5,087† |
| Prints & Editions | 2004 | $4,481† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $3,110† |
† 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 Scherfig worth?
Across 137 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Hans Scherfig work is $2,113. The median Hans Scherfig print sells for $1,288 across 114 lots. The median Hans Scherfig painting sells for $8,989 across 46 lots. The median Hans Scherfig work on paper sells for $1,942 across 12 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Scherfig prints typically sell for $717–$1,991 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Hans Scherfig paintings typically sell for $6,892–$12,589 (the middle half of 29 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 Scherfig print?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Scherfig print is $1,288. 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 Scherfig's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Scherfig print is $5,087. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,087 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Scherfig painting?
Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Scherfig painting is $8,989. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hans Scherfig's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Scherfig painting is $73,680. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $73,680 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Hans Scherfig work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Hans Scherfig work on paper is $1,942. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hans Scherfig's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Hans Scherfig work on paper is $5,206. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,206 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Hans Scherfig print?
Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Scherfig print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,356, 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 Scherfig painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Hans Scherfig painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $9,176, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Hans Scherfig's auction record?
Hans Scherfig's auction record is $73,680, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $73,680 (buyer's premium not included).
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