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# Niels Bjerre (1864–1942)

Niels Bjerre is a Danish artist with 53 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $407. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Niels Bjerre sold in 2013 for a hammer price of $1,576 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Niels Bjerre work worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Bjerre work is $407.

The median Niels Bjerre painting sells for $569 across 29 lots.

The median Niels Bjerre work on paper sells for $230 across 10 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Bjerre paintings typically sell for $403–$1,576 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 34 | $569† | $4,000† | 85.3% | 2013-02-12 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $230† | $3,152 | 71.4% | 2012-05-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $3,600† | $4,000† | — | 2010-10-06 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $403–$1,576† | $569† | $4,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $99–$230† | $149† | $416† |

† 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 | 1996 | $4,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $3,600† |
| Works on Paper | 2010 | $3,152 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $416† |

† 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 Niels Bjerre worth?

Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Bjerre work is $407. The median Niels Bjerre painting sells for $569 across 29 lots. The median Niels Bjerre work on paper sells for $230 across 10 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Bjerre paintings typically sell for $403–$1,576 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Niels Bjerre painting?

Based on 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niels Bjerre painting is $569. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Niels Bjerre's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niels Bjerre painting is $4,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Niels Bjerre work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niels Bjerre work on paper is $230. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Niels Bjerre's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Niels Bjerre work on paper is $3,152.

### What is the average price of a medium Niels Bjerre painting?

Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niels Bjerre painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Niels Bjerre's auction record?

Niels Bjerre's auction record is $4,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (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, “Niels Bjerre auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niels-bjerre (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.