Vilhelm Marstrand (1810–1873)
Vilhelm Marstrand is a Danish artist with 163 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,634. 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 Marstrand is recorded as sold in 2018 for $7,578; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Marstrand work is $1,634.
The median Vilhelm Marstrand painting sells for $4,500 across 52 lots.
The median Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper sells for $548 across 38 lots.
The median Vilhelm Marstrand print sells for $128 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Marstrand paintings typically sell for $1,842–$8,000 (the middle half of 38 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Marstrand work on papers typically sell for $330–$1,061 (the middle half of 32 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 | 4 | $128 | $128 | 25% | 2010-11-24 |
| Paintings | 89 | $4,500†‡ | $110,018† | 58.4% | 2018-05-29 |
| Works on Paper | 55 | $548†‡ | $7,578‡ | 69.1% | 2020-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $82,000† | $110,018† | — | 2018-05-29 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Vilhelm Marstrand's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (4 lots) median $128 with 25% sell-through. Paintings (89 lots) median $4,500, record $110,018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,018 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Vilhelm Marstrand painting sells for around 35× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $82,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $1,842–$8,000†‡ | $4,224†‡ | $73,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $5,265–$22,000†‡ | $9,992†‡ | $110,018† |
† 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) | 32 | $330–$1,061†‡ | $494†‡ | $7,578‡ |
† 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 | 2018 | $110,018† |
| Paintings | 1997 | $90,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $7,578‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $6,000† |
| Prints & Editions | 2010 | $128 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Marstrand worth?
Across 99 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Vilhelm Marstrand work is $1,634. The median Vilhelm Marstrand painting sells for $4,500 across 52 lots. The median Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper sells for $548 across 38 lots. The median Vilhelm Marstrand print sells for $128 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Marstrand paintings typically sell for $1,842–$8,000 (the middle half of 38 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Vilhelm Marstrand work on papers typically sell for $330–$1,061 (the middle half of 32 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 Marstrand painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Marstrand painting is $4,500. 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 Marstrand's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Marstrand painting is $110,018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,018 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper is $548. 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 Marstrand's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper is $7,578. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Vilhelm Marstrand painting?
Based on 38 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vilhelm Marstrand painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,224, 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 Marstrand work on paper?
Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Vilhelm Marstrand work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $494, 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 Marstrand's auction record?
Vilhelm Marstrand's auction record is $110,018, set in 2018. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $110,018 (buyer's premium not included).
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