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# Laurits Tuxen (1853–1927)

Laurits Tuxen is a Danish artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $5,208. 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 Laurits Tuxen sold in 2026 for $11,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Laurits Tuxen work worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurits Tuxen work is $5,208.

The median Laurits Tuxen painting sells for $5,898 across 71 lots.

The median Laurits Tuxen work on paper sells for $993 across 7 lots.

The median Laurits Tuxen sculpture sells for $5,400 across 1 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Laurits Tuxen paintings typically sell for $1,614–$7,848 (the middle half of 42 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Laurits Tuxen paintings typically sell for $5,156–$20,500 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 106 | $5,898†‡ | $75,000† | 67% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $993† | $16,000† | 63.6% | 2012-11-26 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $5,400† | $5,400† | — | 1996-08-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $47,951†‡ | $75,000† | — | 2022-12-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,614–$7,848† | $3,556† | $75,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 20 | $5,156–$20,500† | $8,542† | $36,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $15,514–$37,120†‡ | $25,176†‡ | $47,951‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $629–$1,364† | $798† | $2,596† |

† 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 | 1997 | $75,000† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $53,288† |
| Works on Paper | 1994 | $16,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1996 | $5,400† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $2,596† |

† 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 Laurits Tuxen worth?

Across 82 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Laurits Tuxen work is $5,208. The median Laurits Tuxen painting sells for $5,898 across 71 lots. The median Laurits Tuxen work on paper sells for $993 across 7 lots. The median Laurits Tuxen sculpture sells for $5,400 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Laurits Tuxen paintings typically sell for $1,614–$7,848 (the middle half of 42 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Laurits Tuxen paintings typically sell for $5,156–$20,500 (the middle half of 20 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 Laurits Tuxen painting?

Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurits Tuxen painting is $5,898. 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 Laurits Tuxen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurits Tuxen painting is $75,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $75,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Laurits Tuxen work on paper?

Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Laurits Tuxen work on paper is $993. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Laurits Tuxen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Laurits Tuxen work on paper is $16,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $16,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Laurits Tuxen painting?

Based on 42 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Laurits Tuxen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,556, 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 medium Laurits Tuxen painting?

Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Laurits Tuxen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $8,542, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Laurits Tuxen's auction record?

Laurits Tuxen's auction record is $75,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $75,000 (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, “Laurits Tuxen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/laurits-tuxen (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.