Piet Hein
1905–1996
20th-century Danish mathematician, inventor, designer, writer and poet (1905–1996)
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Record prices
Set of six bar stools, model no. FL 9511Phillips · £12,500≈ $18,240≈ €16,059Sign up to see
CandelabraLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $3,000≈ £1,539≈ €2,063Sign up to see
Set of six bar stools, model no. FL 9511Bonhams · £2,040≈ $2,312≈ €2,337Sign up to see
Piet Hein’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 5 auction results for Piet Hein between 2008 and 2026, of which 5 sold (100%). Recorded sale prices range from $245Sign up free to see to $18.2kSign up free to see. The highest price recorded is $18.2kSign up free to see for Set of six bar stools, model no. FL 9511 at Phillips in April 2016. Most results come from Bonhams (2), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) (1) and Phillips (1).
5 results
- DKK 1,600≈ $245≈ £184≈ €214Sign up free to see
- £1,216≈ $1,521≈ €1,419Sign up free to see
- £2,040≈ $2,312≈ €2,337Sign up free to see
- £12,500≈ $18,240≈ €16,059Sign up free to see
- Candelabra, c. 1938$3,000≈ £1,539≈ €2,063Sign up free to see
Piet Hein: quick facts
What is the highest price paid for a work by Piet Hein at auction?
$18,240Sign up free to see, for Set of six bar stools, model no. FL 9511 at Phillips (April 2016) — the highest price in ArtSell’s records.
What is a typical auction price for Piet Hein?
The median sale price is $2.3kSign up free to see across 5 priced sales. Prices vary by medium, size and date — see the price chart & statistics.
How many works by Piet Hein have sold at auction?
5 of 5 recorded lots sold between 2008 and 2026.
Which auction houses sell Piet Hein?
Bonhams, Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) and Phillips account for the most recorded results. Bonhams · Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · Phillips