Wiliam Skotte Olsen (1945–2005)
Wiliam Skotte Olsen is a Danish artist with 119 auction lots recorded since 1996, median price $1,090. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by Wiliam Skotte Olsen sold in 2026 for $1,167, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen work is $1,090.
The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting sells for $1,188 across 89 lots.
The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen work on paper sells for $340 across 15 lots.
The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen print sells for $421 across 4 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Wiliam Skotte Olsen paintings typically sell for $969–$1,945 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Wiliam Skotte Olsen paintings typically sell for $419–$1,006 (the middle half of 26 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 7 | $421† | $623 | 57.1% | 2026-10-13 |
| Paintings | 105 | $1,188† | $8,934† | 84.8% | 2026-10-27 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $340† | $719† | 83.3% | 2010-10-12 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $6,354† | $8,934† | — | 2011-06-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Wiliam Skotte Olsen's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $421 with 57.1% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $1,188, record $8,934. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,934 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting sells for around 2.8× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $6,354.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 26 | $419–$1,006† | $569† | $2,659 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 59 | $969–$1,945† | $1,276† | $8,934† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $310–$369† | $333† | $605† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $340–$575† | $435† | $575 |
† 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 | 2008 | $8,934† |
| Paintings | 1996 | $7,500† |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $719† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $623 |
| Works on Paper | 2008 | $605† |
| Prints & Editions | 2008 | $520† |
† 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 Wiliam Skotte Olsen worth?
Across 83 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen work is $1,090. The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting sells for $1,188 across 89 lots. The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen work on paper sells for $340 across 15 lots. The median Wiliam Skotte Olsen print sells for $421 across 4 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Wiliam Skotte Olsen paintings typically sell for $969–$1,945 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Wiliam Skotte Olsen paintings typically sell for $419–$1,006 (the middle half of 26 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting?
Based on 89 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting is $1,188. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wiliam Skotte Olsen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting is $8,934. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,934 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Wiliam Skotte Olsen work on paper is $340. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wiliam Skotte Olsen's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Wiliam Skotte Olsen work on paper is $719. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $719 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,276, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a small Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Wiliam Skotte Olsen painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $569, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Wiliam Skotte Olsen's auction record?
Wiliam Skotte Olsen's auction record is $8,934, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,934 (buyer's premium not included).
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