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# Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1916–1986)

## What is Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 91 auction results for Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen at 8 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,056 including buyer’s premium (middle half $810–$3,840, n=15). The auction record is $17,160 for Bookshelves (2025, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bookshelves, 1952 | Teak | $17,160 | Wright | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | desk, 1959 | Partridgewood | $15,000 | Wright | Nov 2016 |
| 3 | Unique Dining Table, for the Basse Villa, Hellerup, 1957 | Ash, stainless steel | $12,500 | Christie's | Dec 2019 |
| 4 | Modular bookcases, 1952 | Teak | $8,125 | Wright | Jun 2021 |
| 5 | sofa, 1960 | Leather | $6,875 | Wright | May 2011 |
| 6 | Module storage unit, 1952 | Teak | $6,300 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 7 | X lounge chair, model 6103, 1961 | Partridgewood | $6,250 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 8 | modular storage unit, 1952 | Teak | $6,250 | Wright | May 2017 |
| 9 | sofa, 1951 | Teak | $5,938 | Wright | May 2012 |
| 10 | Pinwheel table, model 523, 1965 | Stainless steel | $5,334 | Wright | Sep 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 89 | $2,500 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 34 | $2,805 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 53 | $1,905 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 91 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen is a Danish artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2003, median price $2,375.

A work by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen work worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen work is $2,375.

The median Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sculpture sells for $4,473 across 4 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 4 | $4,473 | $5,334 | — | 2025-09-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $12,500 | $17,160 | — | 2025-11-25 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,334 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $4,755 |

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 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen worth?

Across 91 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen work is $2,375. The median Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sculpture sells for $4,473 across 4 lots.

### What is Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's auction record?

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen's auction record is $17,160, set in 2025.

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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.