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# Ole Wanscher (1903–1985)

## What is Ole Wanscher’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 704 auction results for Ole Wanscher at 58 houses since 2002. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,660 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,084–$5,972, n=71). The auction record is $116,688 for T-Chair (2026, PIASA). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Works on paper | 6 | $5,100 |
| Other | 431 | $3,000 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 215 | $3,817 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 108 | $3,444 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 704 results from 58 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Ole Wanscher is a Danish artist with 871 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.

**4 Ole Wanscher works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Ole Wanscher work worth?

Across 593 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Ole Wanscher worth?

Across 593 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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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Ole Wanscher auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ole-wanscher (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.