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# Jais Nielsen (1885–1961)

## What is Jais Nielsen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 285 auction results for Jais Nielsen at 27 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,041 including buyer’s premium (middle half $653–$1,886, n=12). The auction record is $27,500 for Diana and Acteon (2008, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana and Acteon, 1885 | 'Diana and Acteon' A Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1926 | $27,500 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 2 | Tango, (The Dancers), 1917 | Oil on canvas | $23,709 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2009 |
| 3 | Street scenery, La Seine, Paris | Oil on canvas | $14,226 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |
| 4 | Liggende model, 1917 | Oil paint | $13,116 | Christie's | Oct 2012 |
| 5 | Diana and Actaeon | Polychrome decorated, glazed stoneware, mounted in iron frame | $8,555 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | I stadsparken, 1909 | Oil/panel | $8,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 7 | Zahrtmanns school, 1908 | Oil on canvas | $7,206 | Bruun Rasmussen | May 2011 |
| 8 | Biblical figure | Stoneware decorated with oxblood glaze with green elements | $6,478 | Bruun Rasmussen | Nov 2009 |
| 9 | monumental urn, 1926 | Architectural terracotta | $6,250 | Wright | May 2010 |
| 10 | Moses and the Serpent, 1944 | Sang-de-boeuf glazed stoneware | $5,561 | Roseberys London | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $3,179 |
| Sculpture | 22 | $888 |
| Other | 44 | $751 |
| Works on paper | 19 | $407 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 31 | $2,550 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 53 | $700 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 285 results from 27 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Jais Nielsen is a Danish artist with 251 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $822. 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 Jais Nielsen sold in 2026 for $1,842, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Jais Nielsen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Jais Nielsen work worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jais Nielsen work is $822.

The median Jais Nielsen painting sells for $3,008 across 46 lots.

The median Jais Nielsen work on paper sells for $376 across 46 lots.

The median Jais Nielsen print sells for $126 across 7 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Jais Nielsen paintings typically sell for $1,384–$6,545 (the middle half of 40 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Jais Nielsen work on papers typically sell for $201–$726 (the middle half of 25 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 | 11 | $126†‡ | $508 | 63.6% | 2025-09-10 |
| Paintings | 61 | $3,008† | $95,678† | 75.4% | 2013-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $376† | $3,608† | 83.6% | 2026-10-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $1,075‡ | $4,733‡ | — | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 15 | $13,116† | $95,678† | — | 2026-10-08 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Jais Nielsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (11 lots) median $126 with 63.6% sell-through. Paintings (61 lots) median $3,008, record $95,678. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,678 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Jais Nielsen painting sells for around 24× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 15 lots) the median is $13,116.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $1,384–$6,545† | $3,008† | $23,709 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $201–$726† | $328† | $2,612 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 17 | $301–$872† | $456† | $3,608† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $697–$1,551‡ | $1,075‡ | $4,733‡ |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $95,678† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $32,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $4,733‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,608† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $3,360 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $1,842 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $508 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $410† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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 Jais Nielsen worth?

Across 186 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Jais Nielsen work is $822. The median Jais Nielsen painting sells for $3,008 across 46 lots. The median Jais Nielsen work on paper sells for $376 across 46 lots. The median Jais Nielsen print sells for $126 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Jais Nielsen paintings typically sell for $1,384–$6,545 (the middle half of 40 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Jais Nielsen work on papers typically sell for $201–$726 (the middle half of 25 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 Jais Nielsen painting?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jais Nielsen painting is $3,008. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jais Nielsen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jais Nielsen painting is $95,678. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,678 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Jais Nielsen work on paper?

Based on 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jais Nielsen work on paper is $376. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jais Nielsen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jais Nielsen work on paper is $3,608. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,608 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Jais Nielsen print?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Jais Nielsen print is $126. 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 Jais Nielsen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Jais Nielsen print is $508.

### What is the average price of a medium Jais Nielsen painting?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Jais Nielsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,008, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Jais Nielsen work on paper?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Jais Nielsen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $328, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Jais Nielsen's auction record?

Jais Nielsen's auction record is $95,678, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $95,678 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Jais Nielsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/jais-nielsen (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.