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# Nanna Ditzel (1923–2005)

## What is Nanna Ditzel’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 226 auction results for Nanna Ditzel at 43 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $5,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,396–$10,257, n=31). The auction record is $41,407 for Ring chairs (2025, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ring chairs, 1958 | Oak | $41,407 | Artcurial | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | rare lounge chair and ottoman, 1953 | Teak | $26,250 | Wright | May 2012 |
| 3 | chair, 1962 | Oregon pine | $25,000 | Wright | May 2013 |
| 4 | Paire de fauteuils - circa 1953, 1953 | Leather | $22,369 | Artcurial | May 2022 |
| 5 | lounge chair, 1952 | Leather | $20,000 | Wright | May 2012 |
| 6 | Oda, 1956 | Oda  Fauteuil et ottoman  Teck, chêne et laine  Édition Søren Willadsen  Date de création : 1956  Fauteuil : H 95 × L 91 × P 87 cm  Ottoman : H 38 × L 40 × P 40 cm | $19,051 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | AP26 Pot chairs, circa 1960 | Stained oak legs, seat upholstered with later charcoal grey stained wool | $18,569 | Tajan | Nov 2015 |
| 8 | ND 83, 1952 | Light oak structure, later turquoise woolen upholstery | $15,119 | Tajan | Nov 2017 |
| 9 | Paire de fauteuils, 1923 | Nanna Ditzel (1923-2005) | $14,812 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Modèle 2611, 1923 | Tissu Edition Kold Savvaerk Date de création : 1958 H 66 × L 85 × P 64 cm | $13,776 | PIASA | Feb 2017 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 128 | $2,904 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 29 | $4,659 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 78 | $2,845 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $1,044 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 226 results from 43 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nanna Ditzel is a Danish artist with 297 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,502. 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 Nanna Ditzel sold in 2026 for $8,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**5 Nanna Ditzel works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Nanna Ditzel work worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nanna Ditzel work is $2,502.

The median Nanna Ditzel work on paper sells for $10,544 across 2 lots.

The median Nanna Ditzel sculpture sells for $500 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 | 2 | $10,544 | $18,569 | — | 2021-10-19 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $500 | $500 | — | 2003-10-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 11 | $19,051 | $41,407 | — | 2026-07-02 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $18,569 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $2,520 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2003 | $500 |

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 Nanna Ditzel worth?

Across 196 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nanna Ditzel work is $2,502. The median Nanna Ditzel work on paper sells for $10,544 across 2 lots. The median Nanna Ditzel sculpture sells for $500 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 Nanna Ditzel's auction record?

Nanna Ditzel's auction record is $41,407, set in 2025.

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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, “Nanna Ditzel auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nanna-ditzel (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.