William Hansen (b. 1909)
William Hansen is a Danish artist with 23 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $267. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.
A work by William Hansen sold in 2022 for $490, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View William Hansen on OpeningBid →What is a William Hansen work worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hansen work is $267.
The median William Hansen painting sells for $279 across 34 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) William Hansen paintings typically sell for $216–$426 (the middle half of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 40 | $279† | $4,148† | 85% | 2022-10-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $216–$426† | $278† | $771 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $240–$386† | $280† | $4,148† |
† 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 | 2005 | $4,148† |
| Paintings | 2004 | $2,180† |
† 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 William Hansen worth?
Across 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a William Hansen work is $267. The median William Hansen painting sells for $279 across 34 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) William Hansen paintings typically sell for $216–$426 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is the average price of a William Hansen painting?
Based on 34 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a William Hansen painting is $279. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Hansen's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a William Hansen painting is $4,148. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,148 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium William Hansen painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium William Hansen painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $278, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is William Hansen's auction record?
William Hansen's auction record is $4,148, set in 2005. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,148 (buyer's premium not included).
See the full William Hansen record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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