Vilhelm Lauritzen (1894–1984)
What is Vilhelm Lauritzen’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 131 auction results for Vilhelm Lauritzen at 20 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $10,451 including buyer’s premium (middle half $8,147–$17,775, n=13). The auction record is $318,887 for Important and rare sofa, from the Royal Suite, Radiohuset (National Broadcasting House), Copenhagen (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Important and rare sofa, from the Royal Suite, Radiohuset (National Broadcasting House), Copenhagen | Partridgewood | $318,887 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 2 | Rare and important pair of armchairs, from the Royal Suite, Radiohuset (National Broadcasting House), Copenhagen | Partridgewood | $240,190 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 3 | Monumental "Embassy" Chandelier, for the Danish Ambassador’s Residence, Washington, D.C, 1960 | Brass and glass | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Jun 2025 |
| 4 | ‘Embassy’ chandelier, 1960 | Glass | $90,202 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Large adjustable table lamp | Painted aluminium, nickel-plated aluminium, nickel-plated brass, nickel-plated tubular brass, Bakelite | $56,926 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 6 | Monumental ‘Embassy’ chandelier | Glass | $53,489 | Phillips | Apr 2015 |
| 7 | Pair of armchairs, designed for the Radiohuset (National Broadcasting House), Copenhagen | Beech, fabric | $42,288 | Phillips | Sep 2016 |
| 8 | Embassy | Brass with clear glass drum-bell shades | $40,598 | Bruun Rasmussen | Jun 2010 |
| 9 | Kastrup Airport, 1936 | Glass | $33,557 | Artcurial | Nov 2021 |
| 10 | Embassy | Brass with clear glass drum-bell shades | $30,510 | Bruun Rasmussen | Dec 2011 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 100 | $5,648 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $22,075 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 37 | $5,779 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $4,402 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 131 results from 20 houses · How we compute these figures
Vilhelm Lauritzen is a Danish artist with 178 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $4,402. 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 Lauritzen sold in 2026 for $19,230, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Lauritzen work is $4,402.
The median Vilhelm Lauritzen sculpture sells for $7,500 across 9 lots.
The median Vilhelm Lauritzen work on paper sells for $1,762 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 1 | $1,762 | $1,762 | — | 2024-04-25 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 10 | $7,500 | $56,926 | 90% | 2023-03-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $90,202 | $318,887 | — | 2025-06-11 |
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $5,313–$8,018 | $5,670 | $56,926 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $56,926 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $22,920 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $1,762 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Vilhelm Lauritzen worth?
Across 123 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Lauritzen work is $4,402. The median Vilhelm Lauritzen sculpture sells for $7,500 across 9 lots. The median Vilhelm Lauritzen work on paper sells for $1,762 across 1 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 Vilhelm Lauritzen's auction record?
Vilhelm Lauritzen's auction record is $318,887, set in 2014.
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