Verner Panton (1926–1998)
What is Verner Panton’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,010 auction results for Verner Panton at 77 houses since 2000. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,275 including buyer’s premium (middle half $654–$2,394, n=101). The auction record is $96,429 for Spiegel wall lights (2009, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spiegel wall lights, 1969 | Aluminium | $96,429 | Sotheby's | Oct 2009 |
| 2 | 'Fireball' hanging light, Type E, 1969 | Cellidor and Nylon | $87,235 | Christie's | Dec 2004 |
| 3 | Prototype "UFO" lamp | Plastic, steel, aluminum | $61,920 | Phillips | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | A 'Type G' ceiling light, 1969 | Manufactured by J Lüber AG, Basel, Switzerland | $44,579 | Christie's | Oct 2019 |
| 5 | Eight Wall Light Panels, 1968 | Eight Wall Light Panels, circa 1968 | $32,500 | Christie's | Jun 2019 |
| 6 | Wonderlamp, Type G, 1969 | Chrome steel | $26,250 | Wright | Dec 2014 |
| 7 | rare lounge chairs, 1969 | Plastic, upholstery | $25,200 | Wright | Mar 2006 |
| 8 | Sitzrad sitting wheel, 1974 or 1978 | Sitting wheel | $22,547 | Sotheby's | May 2024 |
| 9 | Set of Eight 'S-Stuhls', Model 276, 1956 | Bent laminated wood | $19,000 | Christie's | Jun 2022 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | prototype UFO lamp, 1975 | Stainless steel | $38,400 | Wright | May 2007 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 20 | $1,410 |
| Other | 676 | $1,380 |
| Works on paper | 12 | $1,323 |
| Prints | 5 | $1,008 |
| Sculpture | 9 | $1,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 107 | $1,789 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 428 | $1,532 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 92 | $799 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,010 results from 77 houses · How we compute these figures
Verner Panton is a Danish artist with 1,437 auction lots recorded since 2000, median price $1,248. 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 Verner Panton sold in 2026 for $1,350, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Verner Panton work is $1,248.
The median Verner Panton sculpture sells for $2,320 across 62 lots.
The median Verner Panton print sells for $1,079 across 14 lots.
The median Verner Panton work on paper sells for $700 across 15 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Verner Panton sculptures typically sell for $1,380–$4,485 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 18 | $1,079†‡ | $2,900‡ | 77.8% | 2026-07-09 |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,642 | $32,500 | 71.4% | 2022-01-27 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $700† | $11,500 | 93.8% | 2026-03-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 78 | $2,320† | $38,400 | 79.5% | 2026-09-24 |
| Photography | 1 | $3,467 | $3,467 | — | 2010-05-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 49 | $13,160† | $96,429 | — | 2026-09-03 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Verner Panton's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (18 lots) median $1,079 with 77.8% sell-through. Paintings (14 lots) median $1,642, record $32,500. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 49 lots) the median is $13,160.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $683–$1,399†‡ | $1,154†‡ | $2,900‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,339–$3,941 | $2,445 | $32,500 |
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $144–$915† | $600† | $11,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 12 | $619–$3,076 | $759 | $13,750 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 45 | $1,380–$4,485† | $2,340† | $14,400 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $38,400 |
| Paintings | 2019 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2007 | $14,400 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $11,500 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $4,375 |
| Photography | 2010 | $3,467 |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,900‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $2,900‡ |
‡ 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 Verner Panton worth?
Across 976 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Verner Panton work is $1,248. The median Verner Panton sculpture sells for $2,320 across 62 lots. The median Verner Panton print sells for $1,079 across 14 lots. The median Verner Panton work on paper sells for $700 across 15 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Verner Panton sculptures typically sell for $1,380–$4,485 (the middle half of 45 sold 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 Verner Panton sculpture?
Based on 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Verner Panton sculpture is $2,320. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Verner Panton's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Verner Panton sculpture is $38,400.
What is the average price of a Verner Panton print?
Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Verner Panton print is $1,079. 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 Verner Panton's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Verner Panton print is $2,900. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Verner Panton work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Verner Panton work on paper is $700. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Verner Panton's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Verner Panton work on paper is $11,500.
What is the average price of a medium Verner Panton sculpture?
Based on 45 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Verner Panton sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,340, 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 Verner Panton work on paper?
Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Verner Panton work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $600, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Verner Panton's auction record?
Verner Panton's auction record is $96,429, set in 2009.
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