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# Nils Gustav Wentzel (1859–1927)

Nils Gustav Wentzel is a Norwegian artist with 28 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $864. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Nils Gustav Wentzel sold in 2026 for $1,742, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Nils Gustav Wentzel work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Gustav Wentzel work is $864.

The median Nils Gustav Wentzel painting sells for $1,742 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 | 5 | $1,742† | $5,000† | — | 2026-10-27 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $5,000† |
| Paintings | 2026 | $3,752 |

† 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 Nils Gustav Wentzel worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Nils Gustav Wentzel work is $864. The median Nils Gustav Wentzel painting sells for $1,742 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Nils Gustav Wentzel's auction record?

Nils Gustav Wentzel's auction record is $5,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,000 (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.

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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.