Niels Erik Skovballe (b. 1945)
Niels Erik Skovballe is a Danish artist with 83 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $1,176. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Niels Erik Skovballe sold in 2012 for a hammer price of $1,881 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Erik Skovballe work is $1,176.
The median Niels Erik Skovballe painting sells for $1,123 across 50 lots.
The median Niels Erik Skovballe work on paper sells for $129 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Niels Erik Skovballe paintings typically sell for $470–$1,199 (the middle half of 38 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 | 89 | $1,123† | $13,851† | 56.2% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $129† | $129† | — | 2011-12-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,110† | $13,851† | — | 2009-06-24 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $470–$1,199† | $974† | $3,682 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $2,868–$5,046† | $4,280† | $13,851† |
† 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 | 2008 | $13,851† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $6,110 |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $129† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Niels Erik Skovballe worth?
Across 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Erik Skovballe work is $1,176. The median Niels Erik Skovballe painting sells for $1,123 across 50 lots. The median Niels Erik Skovballe work on paper sells for $129 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Niels Erik Skovballe paintings typically sell for $470–$1,199 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Niels Erik Skovballe painting?
Based on 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niels Erik Skovballe painting is $1,123. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Niels Erik Skovballe's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niels Erik Skovballe painting is $13,851. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,851 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a small Niels Erik Skovballe painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Niels Erik Skovballe painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $974, 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 Niels Erik Skovballe painting?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niels Erik Skovballe painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,280, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Niels Erik Skovballe's auction record?
Niels Erik Skovballe's auction record is $13,851, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $13,851 (buyer's premium not included).
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