Viggo Johansen (1851–1935)
Viggo Johansen is a Danish artist with 211 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,154. 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 Viggo Johansen is recorded as sold in 2023 for $3,585; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viggo Johansen work is $2,154.
The median Viggo Johansen painting sells for $3,038 across 118 lots.
The median Viggo Johansen work on paper sells for $358 across 22 lots.
The median Viggo Johansen print sells for $221 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Viggo Johansen paintings typically sell for $994–$5,669 (the middle half of 74 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Viggo Johansen paintings typically sell for $1,740–$4,443 (the middle half of 39 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 | 2 | $221† | $371 | — | 2009-09-30 |
| Paintings | 179 | $3,038†‡ | $29,000† | 65.9% | 2026-05-28 |
| Works on Paper | 25 | $358† | $4,797† | 88% | 2022-11-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $20,500† | $29,000† | — | 2005-03-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Viggo Johansen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $221. Paintings (179 lots) median $3,038, record $29,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Viggo Johansen painting sells for around 14× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $20,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 39 | $1,740–$4,443† | $3,000† | $21,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 74 | $994–$5,669†‡ | $3,186†‡ | $29,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $226–$654† | $358† | $2,426 |
† 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 | $29,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $27,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $4,797† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,426 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $371 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $71† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Viggo Johansen worth?
Across 141 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Viggo Johansen work is $2,154. The median Viggo Johansen painting sells for $3,038 across 118 lots. The median Viggo Johansen work on paper sells for $358 across 22 lots. The median Viggo Johansen print sells for $221 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Viggo Johansen paintings typically sell for $994–$5,669 (the middle half of 74 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Viggo Johansen paintings typically sell for $1,740–$4,443 (the middle half of 39 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 Viggo Johansen painting?
Based on 118 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Viggo Johansen painting is $3,038. 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 Viggo Johansen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Viggo Johansen painting is $29,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Viggo Johansen work on paper?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Viggo Johansen work on paper is $358. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Viggo Johansen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Viggo Johansen work on paper is $4,797. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,797 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Viggo Johansen painting?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Viggo Johansen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,186, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Viggo Johansen painting?
Based on 39 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Viggo Johansen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Viggo Johansen's auction record?
Viggo Johansen's auction record is $29,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $29,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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