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# Valdemar Petersen (1899–1991)

Valdemar Petersen is a Danish artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $165. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Valdemar Petersen sold in 2024 for $165, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Valdemar Petersen work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

- [Valdemar Petersen on OpeningBid](https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valdemar-petersen?ref=kg:valdemar-petersen) — follow free in the OpeningBid app for sale alerts.

## What is a Valdemar Petersen work worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valdemar Petersen work is $165.

The median Valdemar Petersen painting sells for $134 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $134 | $165 | — | 2024-11-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $165 |
| Paintings | 2011 | $104 |

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 Valdemar Petersen worth?

Across 3 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Valdemar Petersen work is $165. The median Valdemar Petersen painting sells for $134 across 2 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Valdemar Petersen's auction record?

Valdemar Petersen's auction record is $1,332, set in 2004. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $1,332 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Valdemar Petersen auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/valdemar-petersen (updated 2026-11-03).

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.