Wilhelm Freddie (1909–1995)
Wilhelm Freddie is a Danish artist with 215 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $4,000. 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 Wilhelm Freddie sold in 2026 for $25,859, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Wilhelm Freddie on OpeningBid →What is a Wilhelm Freddie work worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Freddie work is $4,000.
The median Wilhelm Freddie painting sells for $9,035 across 74 lots.
The median Wilhelm Freddie print sells for $270 across 41 lots.
The median Wilhelm Freddie work on paper sells for $1,321 across 16 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Freddie paintings typically sell for $4,641–$18,244 (the middle half of 41 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Freddie paintings typically sell for $4,560–$14,729 (the middle half of 23 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 | 47 | $270† | $4,000 | 87.2% | 2021-05-10 |
| Paintings | 131 | $9,035†‡ | $545,671 | 56.5% | 2026-10-29 |
| Works on Paper | 22 | $1,321†‡ | $20,000† | 72.7% | 2025-02-18 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $4,805† | $4,805† | — | 2021-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $50,000†‡ | $545,671 | — | 2025-10-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Wilhelm Freddie's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (47 lots) median $270 with 87.2% sell-through. Paintings (131 lots) median $9,035, record $545,671. A typical Wilhelm Freddie painting sells for around 33× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 7 lots) the median is $50,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $168–$394† | $223† | $4,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $179–$431† | $314† | $634 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $4,560–$14,729†‡ | $7,000†‡ | $36,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 41 | $4,641–$18,244†‡ | $7,730†‡ | $545,671 |
† 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) | 11 | $504–$1,615†‡ | $634†‡ | $2,889† |
† 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 | $545,671 |
| Paintings | 2024 | $101,064‡ |
| Works on Paper | 1997 | $20,000† |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $6,095 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2012 | $4,805† |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $4,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $1,150† |
† 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 Wilhelm Freddie worth?
Across 134 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wilhelm Freddie work is $4,000. The median Wilhelm Freddie painting sells for $9,035 across 74 lots. The median Wilhelm Freddie print sells for $270 across 41 lots. The median Wilhelm Freddie work on paper sells for $1,321 across 16 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wilhelm Freddie paintings typically sell for $4,641–$18,244 (the middle half of 41 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wilhelm Freddie paintings typically sell for $4,560–$14,729 (the middle half of 23 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 Wilhelm Freddie painting?
Based on 74 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Freddie painting is $9,035. 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 Wilhelm Freddie's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Freddie painting is $545,671.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Freddie print?
Based on 41 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Freddie print is $270. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wilhelm Freddie's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Freddie print is $4,000.
What is the average price of a Wilhelm Freddie work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wilhelm Freddie work on paper is $1,321. 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 Wilhelm Freddie's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wilhelm Freddie work on paper is $20,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $20,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Wilhelm Freddie painting?
Based on 41 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wilhelm Freddie painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $7,730, 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 Wilhelm Freddie painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wilhelm Freddie painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $7,000, 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 Wilhelm Freddie's auction record?
Wilhelm Freddie's auction record is $545,671, set in 2025.
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