Otto (1916) Nielsen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Otto (1916) Nielsen Art Value Price Guide

Aug. 29, 2026
Original 1950s SAS Airline Travel Poster INDIA
Est: $400 - $600
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - India Offset Printing ca. 1958 39.3 x 24.4 in. (100 x 62 cm) Printer: Axel Andreasen & Sonner Condition Details: (B+) minor edge tears, one of them 7 in./17 cm at the bottom edge #India #Travel #Airlines
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 29, 2026
Original Vintage 1950s SAS Scotland Travel Poster
Est: $400 - $600
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - Scotland Offset Printing ca. 1958 39.3 x 24.4 in. (100 x 62 cm) Printer: AL-Offset Condition Details: (A/A-) staple holes, tiny tears and minimal staining at the edges #Scotland #Travel #Airlines #SAS
PosterConnection Inc.
Jun. 18, 2026
[TRAVEL POSTER] NIELSEN, OTTO (1916-2000). MIDDLE EAST BY S.A.S. SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINE SYSTEM
Est: €100 - €200
Offset. Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen, ca. 1955. Prof. rest. in lower left margin, on linen. 100 x 62 cm.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Jun. 11, 2026
NIELSEN, Otto (1916 - 2000). SAS / Scandinavian Airlines. Three posters.
Est: $200 - $300
NIELSEN, Otto (1916 - 2000). SAS / Scandinavian Airlines. Three posters. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960s. Includes: Scandinavia (2 different), and Far East. From Nielsen's memorable series featuring wildlife of various SAS destinations. All paper. Size generally 39 3/4 x 24".
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 16, 2026
Original Vintage 1950s SAS Airline Travel Poster German
Est: $400 - $500
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - Germany Offset Printing ca. 1958 39.3 x 24.4 in. (100 x 62 cm) Printer: Axel Andreasen & Sonner Condition Details: (A-) on linen, minor edge tears and creases, one of them 2 in./5 cm at the top edge France; Art Nouveau; Travel
PosterConnection Inc.
Apr. 29, 2026
OTTO NIELSEN (1916–2000)
Est: £250 - £350
OTTO NIELSEN (1916–2000) SCOTLAND BY SAS offset lithographic poster, 1960, condition A-; backed on linen 39.5 x 24in. (100 x 64cm.)
Lyon & Turnbull
Mar. 26, 2026
Nielsen, Otto (Danish, 1916-2000). India / Scandinavian Airlines System. Denmark: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960s. Travel poster with an illustration of a gibbon. Linen back
Est: $200 - $300
Nielsen, Otto (Danish, 1916-2000). India / Scandinavian Airlines System. Denmark: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960s. Travel poster with an illustration of a gibbon. Linen backed. 38 7/8 x 24 1/4".
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
Original 1950s SAS Airline Travel Poster Africa Zebras
Est: $500 - $700
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - Africa (Zebras) Offset Printing ca. 1958 39.3 x 24.4 in. (100 x 62 cm) Printer: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, Copenhagen Condition Details: (A) minimal creasing at the edges #Denmark #Africa #Travel #Airlines #SAS #Zebras #Animals
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 14, 2026
Original 1950s SAS Air Travel Poster Middle East Camels
Est: $500 - $700
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - Middle East (Camels) Offset Printing ca. 1958 39.3 x 24.4 in. (100 x 62 cm) Printer: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, Copenhagen Condition Details: (A-) small tears and staple holes at the edges, minor staining at the bottom #Denmark #Africa #Travel #Airlines #SAS #Camels #Animals
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Middle East [and] South America ...
Est: $200 - $300
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Middle East [and] South America / SAS. Two posters. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960. Offset lithograph airline posters. 39 ¼ x 24 ¼”. Paper. Short closed tears, light creases. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Paris / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel An...
Est: $100 - $200
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Paris / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960. Offset lithograph airline poster. 39 ¼ x 24 ¼”. Paper. Short closed tears. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Rome / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel And...
Est: $100 - $200
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Rome / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960. Airline poster with an illustration of The Spanish Steps. 39 ¼ x 24 ¼”. Paper. Small losses at lower right. B.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). SAS / Scandinavia. Three posters...
Est: $200 - $300
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). SAS / Scandinavia. Three posters. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960. Three offset lithograph posters for SAS promoting depicting wildlife and a cocktail party. Size each approximately 39 ¼ x 24 ¼”. All paper. Light creases and a few nicks at edges. A-/B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Far East / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel...
Est: $150 - $250
NIELSEN, Otto (1916-2000). Far East / SAS. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960. Offset lithograph for Scandinavian Airlines System depicting red-crowned cranes. 39 ¼ x 24 ¼”. Paper. Slight creasing at edges. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Sep. 20, 2025
Travel Poster SAS Middle East Scandinavian Airlines Nielsen
Est: £120 - £240
Original vintage travel poster - Colorful Middle East Welcome - issued by SAS Scandinavian Airlines System featuring a great design by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) with black and white illustrations of Middle Eastern architecture and places of historical interest including a sphinx and pyramids with minarets and domes over a colourful painted brushstroke background with a plane flying on the side and the SAS logo above. Good condition, creasing, tears. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Otto Nielsen, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1960s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Sep. 06, 2025
Original Vintage 1950s SAS Airline Travel Poster
Est: $500 - $750
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System Offset ca. 1956 38.9 x 24.4 in. (99 x 62 cm) Printer: Aller Press Ltd. Condition Details: (B+) on linen, small edge tears, professionally replaced unobtrusive paper loss (7x1 in./18x3 cm) at the bottom left edge, incl. margin #Scandinavia #SAS #Airlines #Travel;
PosterConnection Inc.
Jun. 19, 2025
Original Vintage SAS -Africa Poster by Otto Nielsen Drums and Artifacts C1955
Est: $800 - $1,200
This original vintage poster, titled "Africa" and created by Danish artist Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) in the late 1950s, was commissioned by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) to promote their African destinations. The artwork features a collection of traditional African items, including a drum, masks, and ornaments, arranged against a warm beige background. Nielsen's distinctive style, characterized by vibrant colors and simplified forms, captures the rich cultural heritage of Africa, enticing travelers to explore the continent's diverse landscapes and traditions. Otto Nielsen was renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century travel posters, particularly his work with SAS. His illustrations often depicted exotic destinations with a blend of realism and stylization, effectively conveying the allure of international travel during the golden age of aviation. This poster exemplifies the mid-century modern aesthetic, with its minimalist composition and emphasis on cultural motifs. Such posters played a significant role in the marketing strategies of airlines, using art to evoke a sense of adventure and wanderlust among potential travelers. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Mar. 20, 2025
NIELSEN, Otto (1916 – 2000). Africa / Scandinavian Airlines...
Est: $300 - $500
NIELSEN, Otto (1916 – 2000). Africa / Scandinavian Airlines System. Two posters. Copenhagen: Axel Andreasen & Sonner, ca. 1960s. Posters with illustrations of giraffes and zebras advertising travel to Africa via SAS. Size approx. 39 x 24 ½”. Both linen backed. A.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 06, 2025
OTTO NIELSEN 1916-2000 Germany by SAS
Est: €200 - €250
Offset, printed in Germany. Qualità: B. 100,00 x 62,00 cm - Offset, printed in Germany. Condition: B. 39.37 x 24.41 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Feb. 06, 2025
Original Vintage SAS -Africa Poster by Otto Nielsen Drums and Artifacts C1955
Est: $800 - $1,200
This original vintage poster, titled "Africa" and created by Danish artist Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) in the late 1950s, was commissioned by Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) to promote their African destinations. The artwork features a collection of traditional African items, including a drum, masks, and ornaments, arranged against a warm beige background. Nielsen's distinctive style, characterized by vibrant colors and simplified forms, captures the rich cultural heritage of Africa, enticing travelers to explore the continent's diverse landscapes and traditions. Otto Nielsen was renowned for his contributions to mid-20th-century travel posters, particularly his work with SAS. His illustrations often depicted exotic destinations with a blend of realism and stylization, effectively conveying the allure of international travel during the golden age of aviation. This poster exemplifies the mid-century modern aesthetic, with its minimalist composition and emphasis on cultural motifs. Such posters played a significant role in the marketing strategies of airlines, using art to evoke a sense of adventure and wanderlust among potential travelers. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Feb. 01, 2025
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Paris (Montmatre)
Est: €120 - €220
SAS Paris (Montmatre) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 01, 2025
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS South Africa
Est: €120 - €220
SAS South Africa - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 01, 2025
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Africa
Est: €140 - €200
SAS Africa - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 13, 2025
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, Near East By SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster c.1960s
Est: $120 - $140
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, Near East By SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster c.1960s, Printed in Denmark by A. Offset Axel Andreasen & Sonner
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 30, 2024
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, To India By Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster, c. 1950s
Est: $250 - $350
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, To India By Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster, c. 1950s, Printed in Denmark by A. Offset Axel Andreasen & Sonner
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 30, 2024
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, Near East By SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster c.1960s
Est: $250 - $350
Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) Danish, Near East By SAS, Scandinavian Airlines System, Original Poster c.1960s, Printed in Denmark by A. Offset Axel Andreasen & Sonner
Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 26, 2024
OTTO NIELSEN (1916-2000) Scandinavian Airlines System / New York by SAS. 1952.
Est: $700 - $1,000
OTTO NIELSEN (1916-2000) Scandinavian Airlines System / New York by SAS. 1952. Offset lithograph poster. 100¼x61 cm, 39½x24 inches; The Aller Press, Ltd., [Copenhagen]. The style, glamour, hustle and bustle of New York's Times Square, visible in the form of fashionable multitudes thronging the area beneath the Times Building from which the area derives its name. At least one neon sign is partially visible on the left side, the "ENEX," which was part of the larger "Kleenex" advertisement. "This is one of a few posters that highlight the area's architecture, most notably through the inclusion in the background of the Continental Building, completed in 1931 at Forty-First Street and Broadway" (New York p. 163). New York p. 163.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 21, 2024
Original 1950s SAS Airline Travel Poster Vikings
Est: $500 - $700
Nielsen, Otto 1916 - 2000 SAS - The Flying Vikings Offset ca. 1958 39.7 x 24.4 in. (101 x 62 cm) Printer: Andreasen & Lachmann, Copenhagen Condition Details: (B+) small tears, needle holes, and minimal creasing and staining at the edges, minor surface browning#Denmark #Scandinavia #SAS #Airlines #Travel #Vikings
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 21, 2024
Travel Poster India SAS Airline Monkey Otto Nielsen
Est: £180 - £360
Original vintage travel poster promoting India by SAS / Scandinavian Airlines System. Colourful image featuring a monkey (black with a white mane around the face; possibly an endangered lion-tailed macaque) holding an orange, in a rainforest with a plane flying overhead. Artwork by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000). Scandinavian Airlines, usually known as SAS, is the flag carrier of Denmark, Norway and Sweden, which together form Scandinavia. SAS is an abbreviation of the company's full name, Scandinavian Airlines System or legally Scandinavian Airlines System Denmark-Norway-Sweden. Part of the SAS Group and headquartered at the SAS Office Building in Solna, Sweden, the airline operates 180 aircraft to 90 destinations (as of Dec 2019). The airline's main hub is at Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, with connections to 109 destinations around the world. Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (with 106 destinations) is the second largest hub and Oslo Airport, Gardermoen is the third major hub of SAS. Minor hubs also exist at Bergen Airport, Flesland, Gateborg Landvetter Airport, Stavanger Airport, Sola, and Trondheim Airport, VÃ¦rnes. SAS Cargo is an independent, wholly-owned subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines and its main office is at Copenhagen Airport. Very good condition, restored pinholes, minor tears, backed on linen. Country: Denmark, year of printing: 1950s, designer: Otto Nielsen, size (cm): 99.5x63
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Jun. 29, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Pleasant Scandinavia
Est: €90 - €200
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Pleasant Scandinavia
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jun. 29, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS USA (Twin Towers New York)
Est: €280 - €600
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS USA (Twin Towers New York)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Apr. 17, 2024
OTTO NIELSEN 1916-2000 Germany by SAS
Est: €400 - €500
Offset, printed in Germany. Qualità: B. 100,00 x 62,00 cm - Offset, printed in Germany. Condition: B. 39.37 x 24.41 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster Scotland Bagpiper SAS Otto Nielsen
Est: £210 - £420
Original vintage travel advertising poster by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000): Scotland by SAS / Scandinavian Airlines System. Colourful painterly image featuring a man dressed in a traditional Scottish kilt and clothing, playing music on his bagpipes with a plane flying by a castle on the top of a hill in the background. Good condition, restored pinholes and minor loss on bottom right corner, backed on linen. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Otto Nielsen, size (cm): 101x61.5, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster Paris Montmartre France SAS Airlines Otto Nielsen
Est: £300 - £600
Original vintage travel poster for Paris by SAS Scandinavian Airlines System featuring a colourful design by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) depicting a view along a street with an awning over a cafe and historic buildings as silhouette in the distance, a plane flying overhead and branches of a tree in the foreground, the text and SAS logo on the margin below. Good condition, browning, foxing, restored tears on image, small restored paper losses on margins, backed on linen. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Otto Nielsen, size (cm): 104x67, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster Africa SAS Airline Otto Nielsen
Est: £270 - £540
Original vintage travel advertising poster: Africa - Scandinavian Airlines System. Great image by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000) showing traditional African artefacts and music instruments including spears, a shield, knife, drum, guitar and calabash with small gazelle deer depicted running in the background and an SAS plane flying overhead, the text in stylised black letters with the SAS logo below. Printed in Denmark by The Aller Press. Good condition, restored minor paper loss and tears, pinholes, backed on linen. Country of issue: Denmark, designer: Otto Nielsen, size (cm): 100x62.5, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS South America (toucans)
Est: €140 - €240
SAS South America (toucans) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS South America (llamas)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS South America (llamas) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS North America (bison)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS North America (bison) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Africa (giraffes)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS Africa (giraffes) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS India (temple)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS India (temple) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS India (gibbon)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS India (gibbon) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Far East (cranes)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS Far East (cranes) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Scandinavia (moose)
Est: €140 - €280
SAS Scandinavia (moose) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 10, 2024
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Scandinavia (storks)
Est: €140 - €240
SAS Scandinavia (storks) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jul. 29, 2023
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS South Africa
Est: €100 - €220
SAS South Africa - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jul. 29, 2023
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS Europe
Est: €90 - €180
SAS Europe - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jul. 29, 2023
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS South America (toucans)
Est: €140 - €300
SAS South America (toucans) - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jul. 29, 2023
Poster by Otto Nielsen - SAS to India
Est: €280 - €500
SAS to India - 62x100, ca. 1960 by Otto Nielsen (1916-2000)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions