Peter Nicolaisen (1894–1989)
Peter Nicolaisen is a Danish artist with 41 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $407. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Peter Nicolaisen sold in 2026 for $485, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Peter Nicolaisen on OpeningBid →What is a Peter Nicolaisen work worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nicolaisen work is $407.
The median Peter Nicolaisen painting sells for $355 across 40 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Nicolaisen paintings typically sell for $211–$467 (the middle half of 29 sold 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 | 46 | $355† | $4,000† | 87% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,119† | $4,000† | — | 2004-08-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $332–$401† | $340† | $1,938† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 29 | $211–$467† | $342† | $4,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $4,000† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,301† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Peter Nicolaisen worth?
Across 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Peter Nicolaisen work is $407. The median Peter Nicolaisen painting sells for $355 across 40 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Peter Nicolaisen paintings typically sell for $211–$467 (the middle half of 29 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Peter Nicolaisen painting?
Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Peter Nicolaisen painting is $355. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Nicolaisen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Peter Nicolaisen painting is $4,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Peter Nicolaisen painting?
Based on 29 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Peter Nicolaisen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Peter Nicolaisen's auction record?
Peter Nicolaisen's auction record is $4,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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