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# Henning Koppel (1918–1981)

## What is Henning Koppel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 195 auction results for Henning Koppel at 29 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $8,397 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,287–$15,108, n=19). The auction record is $117,509 for Large 'Eel' Covered Dish, Model No. 1054 (2026, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Large 'Eel' Covered Dish, Model No. 1054, 1956 | Sterling silver | $117,509 | Christie's | Jun 2026 |
| 2 | Eel dish, model 1054, 1957 | Silver | $102,000 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 3 | Centerpiece Dish and Cover, No.1083 | — | $55,000 | Sotheby's | Mar 2008 |
| 4 | African Girl | Silver | $40,625 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 5 | Centerpiece Bowl, Model No. 1068 | Silver | $34,375 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 6 | JEWELLERY SUITE, 1947 | Necklace | $31,906 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 7 | Centerpiece Bowl, Model No. 980 | Silver | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |
| 8 | Centerpiece Bowl, model #980, 1948 | Silver | $27,140 | Wright | Dec 2003 |
| 9 | Tea and Coffee set, model 1017, 1952 | Silver | $26,250 | Wright | Nov 2011 |
| 10 | Pregnant Duck Pitcher | Silver | $25,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 126 | $2,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $24,130 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 78 | $1,452 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 195 results from 29 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Henning Koppel is a Danish artist with 221 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $1,452. 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 Henning Koppel is recorded as sold in 2026 for $4,690; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Henning Koppel work worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henning Koppel work is $1,452.

The median Henning Koppel work on paper sells for $777 across 2 lots.

The median Henning Koppel sculpture sells for $1,082 across 6 lots.

The median Henning Koppel painting sells for $18,708 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $18,708 | $18,708 | — | 2015-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $777† | $1,393 | 28.6% | 2011-11-15 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 6 | $1,082† | $4,375 | — | 2026-09-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $31,906 | $117,509 | — | 2026-06-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $18,708 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $4,375 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2010 | $2,250 |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $1,393 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $161† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Henning Koppel worth?

Across 178 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Henning Koppel work is $1,452. The median Henning Koppel work on paper sells for $777 across 2 lots. The median Henning Koppel sculpture sells for $1,082 across 6 lots. The median Henning Koppel painting sells for $18,708 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 Henning Koppel's auction record?

Henning Koppel's auction record is $117,509, set in 2026.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Henning Koppel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/henning-koppel (updated 2026-11-02).

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.