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# Svend Christian Nielsen

Svend Christian Nielsen is a Danish artist with 37 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $253. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Svend Christian Nielsen sold in 2011 for $277, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Svend Christian Nielsen work worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Svend Christian Nielsen work is $253.

The median Svend Christian Nielsen painting sells for $249 across 40 lots.

The median Svend Christian Nielsen print sells for $837 across 1 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Svend Christian Nielsen paintings typically sell for $146–$298 (the middle half of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 1 | $837 | $837 | — | 2009-11-24 |
| Paintings | 50 | $249† | $900 | 80% | 2011-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $837 | $900 | — | 2010-02-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Svend Christian Nielsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $837. Paintings (50 lots) median $249, record $900. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $837.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 35 | $146–$298† | $249† | $900 |

† 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 | 2010 | $900 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $837 |
| Paintings | 2009 | $656 |

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 Svend Christian Nielsen worth?

Across 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Svend Christian Nielsen work is $253. The median Svend Christian Nielsen painting sells for $249 across 40 lots. The median Svend Christian Nielsen print sells for $837 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Svend Christian Nielsen paintings typically sell for $146–$298 (the middle half of 35 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Svend Christian Nielsen painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Svend Christian Nielsen painting is $249. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Christian Nielsen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Svend Christian Nielsen painting is $900.

### What is the average price of a medium Svend Christian Nielsen painting?

Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Svend Christian Nielsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $249, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Christian Nielsen's auction record?

Svend Christian Nielsen's auction record is $900, set in 2010.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Svend Christian Nielsen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/svend-christian-nielsen (updated 2026-11-01).

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.