Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864–1916)
What is Vilhelm Hammershøi’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 36 auction results for Vilhelm Hammershøi at 4 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $309,600 including buyer’s premium (middle half $130,642–$2,398,050, n=13). The auction record is $9,124,350 for Interior. The Music Room, Strandgade 30 (2023, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior. The Music Room, Strandgade 30, 1907 | Oil on canvas | $9,124,350 | Sotheby's | May 2023 |
| 2 | Stue (Interior with an Oval Mirror), 1900 | Oil paint | $6,300,000 | Christie's | May 2022 |
| 3 | Interior with an Easel, Bredgade 25, 1912 | Oil paint | $5,037,500 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 4 | Sunshine in the Drawing Room II, 1903 | Oil paint | $3,707,924 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Interior with Windsor Chair at Strandgade 25 (Interiør med windsorstol. Strandgade 25), 1913 | Oil on canvas | $3,495,000 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 6 | Interior with a table, bookcase and Windsor Chair, 25 Strandgade, 1913 | Oil paint | $3,111,800 | Christie's | Mar 2022 |
| 7 | Landskab. Sommer. "Ryet", 1896 | Oil paint | $2,982,433 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 8 | Courtyard Interior at Strandgade 30 (Gårdinteriør. Strandgade 30), 1905 | Oil on canvas mounted on Masonite | $2,946,000 | Phillips | May 2026 |
| 9 | The Balcony, Spurveskjul, 1911 | Oil paint | $2,398,050 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| 10 | Landskab. Sommer. Fra Ryet ved Farumsø, 1864 | Oil paint | $1,635,569 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $915,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,128,781 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $130,642 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 36 results from 4 houses · How we compute these figures
Vilhelm Hammershøi is a Danish artist with 51 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $745,248. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Vilhelm Hammershøi sold in 2026 for $2,946,000, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Hammershøi work is $745,248.
The median Vilhelm Hammershøi painting sells for $969,494 across 32 lots.
The median Vilhelm Hammershøi work on paper sells for $54,759 across 2 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Hammershøi paintings typically sell for $621,411–$3,079,458 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 36 | $969,494 | $9.1M | 88.9% | 2026-05-21 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $54,759 | $103,217 | — | 2026-03-07 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 31 | $915,000 | $9.1M | — | 2026-10-08 |
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $119,325–$475,334 | $168,521 | $1.2M |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $621,411–$3.1M | $1.3M | $9.1M |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2023 | $9.1M |
| Paintings | 2022 | $6.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $103,217 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $6,300 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vilhelm Hammershøi worth?
Across 36 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Hammershøi work is $745,248. The median Vilhelm Hammershøi painting sells for $969,494 across 32 lots. The median Vilhelm Hammershøi work on paper sells for $54,759 across 2 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Vilhelm Hammershøi paintings typically sell for $621,411–$3,079,458 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).
What is the average price of a Vilhelm Hammershøi painting?
Based on 32 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Hammershøi painting is $969,494.
What is Vilhelm Hammershøi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Hammershøi painting is $9,124,350.
What is the average price of a medium Vilhelm Hammershøi painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Vilhelm Hammershøi painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,275,342, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
What is Vilhelm Hammershøi's auction record?
Vilhelm Hammershøi's auction record is $9,124,350, set in 2023.
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