Vilhelm Hammershoi (1864–1916)
Vilhelm Hammershoi is a Danish artist with 27 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $27,909. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Vilhelm Hammershoi sold in 2018 for $50,790, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Vilhelm Hammershoi on OpeningBid →What is a Vilhelm Hammershoi work worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Hammershoi work is $27,909.
The median Vilhelm Hammershoi painting sells for $36,227 across 13 lots.
The median Vilhelm Hammershoi work on paper sells for $23,485 across 5 lots.
Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 21 | $36,227† | $950,000† | 61.9% | 2013-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 5 | $23,485† | $50,790 | — | 2018-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $120,000† | $950,000† | — | 2007-04-18 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $31,386–$120,000† | $80,000† | $950,000† |
† 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 | 1997 | $950,000† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $340,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $50,790 |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $24,432 |
† 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 Hammershoi worth?
Across 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Hammershoi work is $27,909. The median Vilhelm Hammershoi painting sells for $36,227 across 13 lots. The median Vilhelm Hammershoi work on paper sells for $23,485 across 5 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Vilhelm Hammershoi painting?
Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Hammershoi painting is $36,227. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Vilhelm Hammershoi's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Hammershoi painting is $950,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $950,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is Vilhelm Hammershoi's auction record?
Vilhelm Hammershoi's auction record is $950,000, set in 1997. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $950,000 (buyer's premium not included).
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