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# Nils Andersen (1897–1972)

## What is Nils Andersen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Nils Andersen at 3 houses since 2009. Over the last 24 months the median price was $182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $56–$317, n=11). The auction record is $1,923 for Cape Homestead in Autumn (2013, Strauss and Co). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Homestead in Autumn | Oil on board | $1,923 | Strauss and Co | May 2013 |
| 2 | Extensive Landscape with Huts and Coral Tree | Oil on board | $628 | Strauss and Co | Oct 2025 |
| 3 | The Fishermen | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $432 | Strauss and Co | Aug 2025 |
| 4 | Landscape with Labourers and Blue Gum Trees | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $365 | Strauss and Co | Jan 2026 |
| 5 | Extensive Landscape | Watercolour on paper laid down on board | $270 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 6 | Ships in Dock | Watercolour on paper | $213 | Strauss and Co | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Nils Andersen (South Africa, 1897 - 1972), Cape Dutch House with Tree | Oil on board | $182 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | Inchanga, Natal | Pencil and pastel | $153 | Strauss and Co | Feb 2016 |
| 9 | Nils Andersen (South Africa, 1897 - 1972), Cape Dutch Cottage with Tree | Oil on canvas mounted on board | $135 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 10 | Nils Andersen (South Africa, 1897 - 1972), Rondawels and Mountains | Watercolour on paper | $57 | Russell Kaplan Auctioneers | May 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $432 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $57 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $432 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Nils Andersen is a South African artist with 45 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $270. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nils Andersen sold in 2026 for $270, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nils Andersen work worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Andersen work is $270.

The median Nils Andersen painting sells for $530 across 16 lots.

The median Nils Andersen work on paper sells for $213 across 5 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 | 17 | $530 | $1,923 | 94.1% | 2026-01-12 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $213 | $270 | 71.4% | 2026-03-25 |

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $530–$1,421 | $766 | $1,963 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2017 | $1,963 |
| Paintings | 2013 | $1,923 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $270 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $213 |

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 Nils Andersen worth?

Across 23 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Andersen work is $270. The median Nils Andersen painting sells for $530 across 16 lots. The median Nils Andersen work on paper sells for $213 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Nils Andersen painting?

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Nils Andersen painting is $530.

### What is Nils Andersen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Nils Andersen painting is $1,923.

### What is Nils Andersen's auction record?

Nils Andersen's auction record is $1,923, set in 2013.

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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, “Nils Andersen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/nils-andersen (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.