Vilhelm Bille (1864–1908)
Vilhelm Bille is a Danish artist with 114 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,221. 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 Vilhelm Bille sold in 2013 for $6,629, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vilhelm Bille on OpeningBid →What is a Vilhelm Bille work worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Bille work is $1,221.
The median Vilhelm Bille painting sells for $1,196 across 85 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Bille paintings typically sell for $722–$2,967 (the middle half of 52 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Bille paintings typically sell for $343–$1,263 (the middle half of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 116 | $1,196†‡ | $32,000† | 73.3% | 2026-05-27 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $18,000† | $32,000† | — | 1997-05-27 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 20 | $343–$1,263†‡ | $616†‡ | $6,500† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 52 | $722–$2,967†‡ | $1,236†‡ | $14,000† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 12 | $882–$18,000†‡ | $6,804†‡ | $32,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1996 | $32,000† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $26,000† |
† 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 Vilhelm Bille worth?
Across 81 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Bille work is $1,221. The median Vilhelm Bille painting sells for $1,196 across 85 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Bille paintings typically sell for $722–$2,967 (the middle half of 52 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Bille paintings typically sell for $343–$1,263 (the middle half of 20 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 Vilhelm Bille painting?
Based on 85 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Bille painting is $1,196. 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 Vilhelm Bille's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Bille painting is $32,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Vilhelm Bille painting?
Based on 52 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vilhelm Bille painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,236, 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 Vilhelm Bille painting?
Based on 20 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vilhelm Bille painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $616, 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 Vilhelm Bille's auction record?
Vilhelm Bille's auction record is $32,000, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $32,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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