> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niels-hansen · updated 2026-11-03

# 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 $1,070, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## 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–$1,085† | $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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Niels Hansen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/niels-hansen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.