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# Svend Wiig Hansen (1922–1997)

Svend Wiig Hansen is a Danish artist with 112 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $729. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Svend Wiig Hansen sold in 2013 for a hammer price of $4,337 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Svend Wiig Hansen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Svend Wiig Hansen work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Svend Wiig Hansen work is $729.

The median Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper sells for $525 across 47 lots.

The median Svend Wiig Hansen painting sells for $3,314 across 20 lots.

The median Svend Wiig Hansen print sells for $181 across 21 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Svend Wiig Hansen work on papers typically sell for $271–$809 (the middle half of 33 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 | 26 | $181† | $720† | 80.8% | 2012-09-04 |
| Paintings | 27 | $3,314† | $22,500† | 74.1% | 2013-01-15 |
| Works on Paper | 59 | $525† | $7,774† | 79.7% | 2013-01-29 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 15 | $2,036† | $5,805† | 80% | 2013-01-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $11,270† | $22,500† | — | 2013-01-15 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Svend Wiig Hansen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (26 lots) median $181 with 80.8% sell-through. Paintings (27 lots) median $3,314, record $22,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Svend Wiig Hansen painting sells for around 18× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $11,270.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $73–$186† | $102† | $237 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $2,493–$5,816† | $2,908† | $22,500† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 33 | $271–$809† | $525† | $7,774† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $274–$1,268† | $540† | $3,000† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $1,436–$3,327† | $2,144† | $5,805† |

† 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 | $22,500† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $14,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $7,774† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $5,805† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $4,526† |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $4,337† |
| Prints & Editions | 2005 | $720† |
| Prints & Editions | 2011 | $695 |

† 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 Svend Wiig Hansen worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Svend Wiig Hansen work is $729. The median Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper sells for $525 across 47 lots. The median Svend Wiig Hansen painting sells for $3,314 across 20 lots. The median Svend Wiig Hansen print sells for $181 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Svend Wiig Hansen work on papers typically sell for $271–$809 (the middle half of 33 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper?

Based on 47 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper is $525. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Wiig Hansen's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper is $7,774. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $7,774 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Svend Wiig Hansen painting?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Svend Wiig Hansen painting is $3,314. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Wiig Hansen's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Svend Wiig Hansen painting is $22,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,500 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Svend Wiig Hansen print?

Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Svend Wiig Hansen print is $181. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Wiig Hansen's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Svend Wiig Hansen print is $720. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $720 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper?

Based on 33 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Svend Wiig Hansen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $525, 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 medium Svend Wiig Hansen painting?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Svend Wiig Hansen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,908, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Svend Wiig Hansen's auction record?

Svend Wiig Hansen's auction record is $22,500, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $22,500 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Svend Wiig Hansen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/svend-wiig-hansen (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.