Harald Nielsen (1886–1980)
What is Harald Nielsen’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 126 auction results for Harald Nielsen at 18 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $985 including buyer’s premium (middle half $520–$2,384, n=16). The auction record is $96,000 for A Sterling Silver Menorah (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Sterling Silver Menorah, 1892 | Sterling silver | $96,000 | Christie's | Dec 2006 |
| 2 | Pair of four-light candelabra, no. 582 | Silver | $74,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 3 | Twelve "Pyramid" Place Plates, No. 600Y | — | $28,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | Five-piece tea and coffee set, no. 875 | Silver | $20,400 | Sotheby's | Mar 2007 |
| 5 | Pyramid flatware, 1927 | Flatware | $20,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Oct 2016 |
| 6 | Eight Goblets, No. 532C | — | $15,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 7 | Pyramid flatware set, 1926 | Chrome steel | $12,500 | Wright | Jun 2018 |
| 8 | Pyramid flatware, 1926 | Chrome steel | $11,250 | Wright | Jul 2020 |
| 9 | Goblets model 532C, 1928 | Silver | $11,220 | Wright | Jan 2026 |
| 10 | Goblets model 532C, set of eight, 1928 | Sterling silver | $11,220 | Toomey & Co. | Jan 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 62 | $2,388 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $2,113 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 126 results from 18 houses · How we compute these figures
Harald Nielsen is a Danish artist with 152 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $2,167. 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 Harald Nielsen sold in 2026 for $3,053, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harald Nielsen work is $2,167.
The median Harald Nielsen work on paper sells for $4,377 across 3 lots.
The median Harald Nielsen sculpture sells for $7,225 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 | 3 | $4,377‡ | $8,546‡ | — | 2026-05-01 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $7,225 | $7,225 | — | 2026-06-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $24,200 | $96,000 | — | 2016-10-09 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $8,546‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $7,225 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $4,377‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Harald Nielsen worth?
Across 116 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Harald Nielsen work is $2,167. The median Harald Nielsen work on paper sells for $4,377 across 3 lots. The median Harald Nielsen sculpture sells for $7,225 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 Harald Nielsen's auction record?
Harald Nielsen's auction record is $96,000, set in 2006.
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