Niels Hansen (1880–1946)
Niels Hansen is a Danish artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $302. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Niels Hansen sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $822 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Niels Hansen on OpeningBid →What is a Niels Hansen work worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Hansen work is $302.
The median Niels Hansen painting sells for $412 across 30 lots.
The median Niels Hansen work on paper sells for $170 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Hansen paintings typically sell for $237–$580 (the middle half of 23 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 | 36 | $412† | $3,500† | 83.3% | 2026-10-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $170† | $182† | — | 2012-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $237–$580† | $340† | $3,500† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $381–$961† | $738† | $2,982 |
† 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 | 2005 | $3,500† |
| Paintings | 2009 | $2,982 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $182† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $159† |
† 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 Hansen worth?
Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Niels Hansen work is $302. The median Niels Hansen painting sells for $412 across 30 lots. The median Niels Hansen work on paper sells for $170 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Niels Hansen paintings typically sell for $237–$580 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Niels Hansen painting?
Based on 30 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Niels Hansen painting is $412. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Niels Hansen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Niels Hansen painting is $3,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Niels Hansen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Niels Hansen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $340, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Niels Hansen's auction record?
Niels Hansen's auction record is $3,500, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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