Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen (1909–1957)
What is Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 122 auction results for Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen at 13 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,091 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,272–$3,297, n=17). The auction record is $35,098 for Phantom of the night (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phantom of the night, 1935 | Duk | $35,098 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 2 | Ohne Titel, 1931 | Oil paint | $34,524 | Christie's | Jun 2008 |
| 3 | Eruption-Vinter, 1941 | Oil on canvas | $11,034 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2009 |
| 4 | Utan titel, 1943/2020 | Duk | $9,616 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 5 | Kvinno-fantasi | Oil on canvas | $7,498 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |
| 6 | Utan titel, 1945 | Pannå | $6,411 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 7 | Surrealistiskt komposition, 1945 | Pannå | $5,049 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| 8 | Utslag, 1954 | Oil on canvas | $4,487 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 9 | Omfavnelse (Embrace), 1939 | Oil on canvas | $3,822 | Bruun Rasmussen | Mar 2009 |
| 10 | Jazz, 1953 | Oil on canvas | $3,771 | Bruun Rasmussen | Oct 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 32 | $2,807 |
| Other | 11 | $1,253 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $889 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 28 | $2,153 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 16 | $1,994 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 122 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen is a Danish artist with 180 auction lots recorded since 2004, median price $1,807. 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 Bjerke-Petersen sold in 2026 for $2,091, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work is $1,807.
The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting sells for $2,807 across 67 lots.
The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper sells for $889 across 27 lots.
The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen print sells for $146 across 7 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen paintings typically sell for $1,470–$4,781 (the middle half of 37 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 | 8 | $146‡ | $242 | 87.5% | 2026-05-19 |
| Paintings | 104 | $2,807†‡ | $35,098 | 64.4% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 35 | $889†‡ | $2,991‡ | 77.1% | 2025-11-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $854‡ | $854‡ | — | 2022-11-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $21,866†‡ | $35,098 | — | 2025-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (8 lots) median $146 with 87.5% sell-through. Paintings (104 lots) median $2,807, record $35,098. A typical Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting sells for around 19× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $21,866.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $138–$217‡ | $157‡ | $242 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $1,298–$2,759†‡ | $2,077†‡ | $5,049 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 37 | $1,470–$4,781†‡ | $3,324†‡ | $35,098 |
† 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) | 19 | $513–$1,894†‡ | $766†‡ | $2,991‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $878–$1,264† | $946† | $2,000 |
† 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 | 2025 | $35,098 |
| Paintings | 2008 | $34,524 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,991‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $2,791‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $854‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $242 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $232‡ |
‡ 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 Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen worth?
Across 104 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work is $1,807. The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting sells for $2,807 across 67 lots. The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper sells for $889 across 27 lots. The median Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen print sells for $146 across 7 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen paintings typically sell for $1,470–$4,781 (the middle half of 37 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 Bjerke-Petersen painting?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting is $2,807. 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 Bjerke-Petersen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting is $35,098.
What is the average price of a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper is $889. 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 Bjerke-Petersen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper is $2,991. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting?
Based on 37 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $3,324, 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 Bjerke-Petersen work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $766, 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 Bjerke-Petersen's auction record?
Vilhelm Bjerke-Petersen's auction record is $35,098, set in 2025.
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