Eilif Peterssen
Norwegian · 1852–1928 · Painter, Draughtsman
Hjalmar Eilif Emanuel Peterssen was a Norwegian painter. He is most commonly associated with his landscapes and portraits. He gained early recognition for the history painting… (Wikipedia)
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Record prices
Solskinn, Kalvøya, studieGrev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · NOK 360,000≈ $71,917≈ £36,346≈ €45,630Sign up to see
JaktnymfeGrev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · NOK 280,000≈ $30,660≈ £21,426≈ €35,302Sign up to see
Portrett av kunstnerens hustru NicolineGrev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · NOK 180,000≈ $18,878≈ £13,398≈ €22,458Sign up to see
Eilif Peterssen’s highest prices recorded at auction, ranked in US dollars at each sale-date exchange rate and shown in the currency of the sale (with the buyer’s premium where the house publishes it).
ArtSell has recorded 36 auction results for Eilif Peterssen between 1997 and 2026, of which 36 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $429Sign up free to see to $71.9kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $71.9kSign up free to see for Solskinn, Kalvøya, studie at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner in May 2008. The most common medium is oil paintings (34 lots). Most results come from Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner (35) and Strauss & Co (1).
36 results
- Mannen fra Fjellgården, 1902NOK 5,500≈ $577≈ £430≈ €498Sign up free to see
- Laksefiske, Sele, 1890NOK 190,000≈ $18,597≈ £14,183≈ €16,110Sign up free to see
- NOK 6,100≈ $616≈ £453≈ €532Sign up free to see
- NOK 5,000≈ $505≈ £372≈ €436Sign up free to see
- NOK 200,000≈ $18,018≈ £14,269≈ €17,109Sign up free to see
- ZAR 52,763≈ $3,504≈ £2,683≈ €3,197Sign up free to see
- NOK 26,000≈ $3,041≈ £2,392≈ €2,683Sign up free to see
- Kveld, Øvre Ask, 1881NOK 21,000≈ $2,456≈ £1,932≈ €2,167Sign up free to see
- Fra Sele, Jæren, 1889NOK 10,000≈ $1,241≈ £928≈ €1,053Sign up free to see
- NOK 30,000≈ $3,452≈ £2,300≈ €3,263Sign up free to see
Eilif Peterssen paintings (34)Eilif Peterssen oil paintings (34)
Eilif Peterssen: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Eilif Peterssen at auction?
$71,917Sign up free to see, for Solskinn, Kalvøya, studie at Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner (May 2008) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Eilif Peterssen?
The median sale price is $3kSign up free to see across 34 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Eilif Peterssen have sold at auction?
36 of 36 recorded lots sold between 1997 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Eilif Peterssen?
Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner and Strauss & Co account for the most recorded results. Grev Wedels Plass Auksjoner · Strauss & Co
About Eilif Peterssen
Hjalmar Eilif Emanuel Peterssen was a Norwegian painter. He is most commonly associated with his landscapes and portraits. He gained early recognition for the history painting Christian II signing the Death Warrant of Torben Oxe and established himself as one of Norway's foremost portrait painters, with portraits of, among others, Henrik Ibsen and Edvard Grieg. He also became known for his landscape paintings, and became part of the artist circle known as the Skagen Painters. He also became known for his design in 1905 of Norway's national coat of arms with the Norwegian lion, which was used by the government and the royal house. The design is still used in the royal coat of arms and the royal flag.
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In museum collections
KODE Art museums and composer homes · Public domainThe adoration of the shepherds, 1881
Wikimedia Commons · Public domainGate i Venezia, 1885
Lillehammer Art Museum · Public domainVaskekoner ved elven, 1888
Lillehammer Art Museum · Public domain
