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# Poul Henningsen (1894–1967)

## What is Poul Henningsen’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,172 auction results for Poul Henningsen at 52 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,443 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,673–$11,873, n=168). The auction record is $276,520 for PH Grand Piano (2019, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PH Grand Piano, 1931 | Piètement en métal chromé, corps en bois laqué et tapissé de cuir cognac, couvercle en acier chromé et plexiglass | $276,520 | Artcurial | Apr 2019 |
| 2 | ‘Spiral’ ceiling light, designed for the University of Aarhus | Aluminum, painted aluminium | $240,190 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 3 | PH Spiral, 1943 | Aluminum | $228,600 | Sotheby's | Dec 2025 |
| 4 | Spiral ceiling light | Cartridge brass | $225,000 | Phillips | Dec 2017 |
| 5 | PH Spiral, 1943 | Aluminum | $216,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | PH Spiral Ceiling Light, 1967 | Aluminum | $168,000 | Sotheby's | Dec 2024 |
| 7 | ‘Spiral’ ceiling light, 1942 | Aluminum, painted aluminium, chromium-plated metal | $167,575 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 8 | Rare 'PH' Grand Piano | Acrylic paint | $161,493 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 9 | Large double-spiral wall light, circa 1955 | Cartridge brass | $161,000 | Phillips | Jun 2013 |
| 10 | PH Grand Piano, 1931 | Piètement en métal chromé, corps en bois laqué et tapissé de cuir cognac, couvercle en acier chromé et plexiglass | $146,718 | Artcurial | Jul 2020 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 33 | $6,875 |
| Other | 719 | $5,078 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 76 | $10,200 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 318 | $6,250 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 280 | $4,129 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,172 results from 52 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Poul Henningsen is a Danish artist with 1,856 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $4,000. 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 Poul Henningsen sold in 2026 for $7,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**25 Poul Henningsen works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Poul Henningsen work worth?

Across 1,104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Poul Henningsen work is $4,000.

The median Poul Henningsen sculpture sells for $5,522 across 158 lots.

The median Poul Henningsen painting sells for $1,252 across 2 lots.

The median Poul Henningsen work on paper sells for $5,736 across 2 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Poul Henningsen sculptures typically sell for $2,479–$18,867 (the middle half of 82 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Poul Henningsen sculptures typically sell for $2,000–$6,957 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $1,252 | $1,875 | — | 2024-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $5,736† | $5,972 | — | 2026-09-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 188 | $5,522† | $240,190 | 84% | 2026-10-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 57 | $57,309† | $276,520 | — | 2026-07-02 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 55 | $2,000–$6,957† | $3,250† | $86,500 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 82 | $2,479–$18,867† | $5,938† | $228,600 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $6,875–$132,194 | $36,017 | $240,190 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $240,190 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $228,600 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,972 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $5,500† |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,875 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $630 |

† 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 Poul Henningsen worth?

Across 1,104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Poul Henningsen work is $4,000. The median Poul Henningsen sculpture sells for $5,522 across 158 lots. The median Poul Henningsen painting sells for $1,252 across 2 lots. The median Poul Henningsen work on paper sells for $5,736 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Poul Henningsen sculptures typically sell for $2,479–$18,867 (the middle half of 82 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Poul Henningsen sculptures typically sell for $2,000–$6,957 (the middle half of 55 sold 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 the average price of a Poul Henningsen sculpture?

Based on 158 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Poul Henningsen sculpture is $5,522. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Poul Henningsen's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Poul Henningsen sculpture is $240,190.

### What is the average price of a medium Poul Henningsen sculpture?

Based on 82 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Poul Henningsen sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $5,938, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Poul Henningsen sculpture?

Based on 55 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Poul Henningsen sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,250, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Poul Henningsen's auction record?

Poul Henningsen's auction record is $276,520, set in 2019.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Poul Henningsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/poul-henningsen (updated 2026-11-02).

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.