Ole Wanscher (1903–1985)
What is Ole Wanscher’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 703 auction results for Ole Wanscher at 57 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,794 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,149–$6,342, n=68). The auction record is $116,688 for T-Chair (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T-Chair, 1903 | Chair | $116,688 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | 'T' chairs, 1956 | Partridgewood | $115,871 | Christie's | Oct 2013 |
| 3 | Set of ten armchairs | Partridgewood | $96,936 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 4 | Six Chairs, circa 1961, 1961 | Rio Rosewood, Leather | $57,804 | Sotheby's | Nov 2015 |
| 5 | Writing desk, circa 1945 | Partridgewood | $56,126 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 6 | Model 149, 1949 | Rosewood | $44,168 | Christie's | Jun 2006 |
| 7 | A desk, 1903 | Partridgewood | $38,210 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Desk, 1954 | Brazilian rosewood, Brazilian rosewood-veneered wood, brass | $35,052 | Phillips | May 2018 |
| 9 | 'T' dining chairs, circa 1957 | Leather | $32,743 | Phillips | Oct 2018 |
| 10 | Partner's desk | Partridgewood | $30,902 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $5,100 |
| Other | 422 | $3,021 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $3,840 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 215 | $3,817 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 703 results from 57 houses · How we compute these figures
Ole Wanscher is a Danish artist with 869 auction lots recorded since 2002, median price $2,794. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ole Wanscher sold in 2026 for $7,310, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 592 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Wanscher work is $2,794.
The median Ole Wanscher work on paper sells for $13,110 across 1 lots.
The median Ole Wanscher photograph sells for $4,552 across 1 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $13,110 | $13,110 | — | 2018-10-17 |
| Photography | 1 | $4,552 | $4,552 | — | 2024-06-14 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 35 | $25,148† | $116,688 | — | 2026-07-02 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $13,110 |
| Photography | 2024 | $4,552 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ole Wanscher worth?
Across 592 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ole Wanscher work is $2,794. The median Ole Wanscher work on paper sells for $13,110 across 1 lots. The median Ole Wanscher photograph sells for $4,552 across 1 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Ole Wanscher's auction record?
Ole Wanscher's auction record is $116,688, set in 2026.
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