Sophus Jacobsen (1833–1912)
Sophus Jacobsen is a Norwegian artist with 22 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $6,690. 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 Sophus Jacobsen sold in 2026 for $6,699, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Sophus Jacobsen on OpeningBid →What is a Sophus Jacobsen work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophus Jacobsen work is $6,690.
The median Sophus Jacobsen painting sells for $6,695 across 14 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 | 19 | $6,695†‡ | $31,070 | 73.7% | 2026-10-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $2,092–$13,675‡ | $6,699‡ | $31,070 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $6,023–$20,312†‡ | $12,095†‡ | $22,485 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2002 | $31,070 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $22,485 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sophus Jacobsen worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Sophus Jacobsen work is $6,690. The median Sophus Jacobsen painting sells for $6,695 across 14 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 Sophus Jacobsen painting?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Sophus Jacobsen painting is $6,695. 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 Sophus Jacobsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Sophus Jacobsen painting is $31,070.
What is Sophus Jacobsen's auction record?
Sophus Jacobsen's auction record is $31,070, set in 2002.
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