Tom Petersen (1861–1926)
Tom Petersen is a Danish artist with 10 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $1,597. 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 Tom Petersen sold in 2026 for $2,320, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Tom Petersen on OpeningBid →What is a Tom Petersen work worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Petersen work is $1,597.
The median Tom Petersen painting sells for $1,300 across 5 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 | 11 | $1,300†‡ | $2,904‡ | 45.5% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2006 | $2,904‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $2,320 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Tom Petersen worth?
Across 4 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Tom Petersen work is $1,597. The median Tom Petersen painting sells for $1,300 across 5 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 Tom Petersen painting?
Based on 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Tom Petersen painting is $1,300. 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 Tom Petersen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Tom Petersen painting is $2,904. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Tom Petersen's auction record?
Tom Petersen's auction record is $2,904, set in 2006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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