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Johan Petersen

Danish · 1839–1874 · Painter

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2auction results2025–2026years recorded100%sold (2)$5.8kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Johan Petersen, American Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker), oil on canvasAmerican Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker)Phillips · $6,450≈ £4,789≈ €5,544Sign up to see
  2. Johan Petersen, Boston Harbor Scene, oil on canvas in later gilt frameBoston Harbor SceneBonhams · $5,120≈ £4,119≈ €4,926Sign up to see

Johan Petersen’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 2 auction results for Johan Petersen between 2025 and 2026, of which 2 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $5.1kSign up free to see to $6.5kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $6.5kSign up free to see for American Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker) at Phillips in May 2026. The most common medium is oil paintings (2 lots). Most results come from Phillips (1) and Bonhams (1).

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  1. Johan Petersen, American Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker), oil on canvas
    American Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker)
    Oil · Canvas
    16 3/4 x 14 in. (42.5 x 35.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    $6,450≈ £4,789≈ €5,544Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Johan Petersen, Boston Harbor Scene, oil on canvas in later gilt frame
    Boston Harbor Scene
    Oil · Canvas
    33 x 19 in. (83.8 x 48.3 cm)
    Bonhams · · Lot 85
    $5,120≈ £4,119≈ €4,926Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Bonhams ↗

Johan Petersen: quick facts

What is the highest price paid for a work by Johan Petersen at auction?

$6,450Sign up free to see, for American Frigate at Anchor (Amerikansk fregat for anker) at Phillips (May 2026) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.

What is a typical auction price for Johan Petersen?

The median sale price is $5.8kSign up free to see across 2 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.

How many works by Johan Petersen have sold at auction?

2 of 2 recorded lots sold between 2025 and 2026.

Which auction houses sell Johan Petersen?

Phillips and Bonhams account for the most recorded results. Phillips · Bonhams

Related artists — Danish, born 1814–1864