Åke Nilsson (1935–2021)
Åke Nilsson is a Swedish artist with 5 auction lots recorded since 2025, median price $163. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Åke Nilsson sold in 2026 for $6,400, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Åke Nilsson on OpeningBid →What is a Åke Nilsson work worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Åke Nilsson work is $163.
The median Åke Nilsson painting sells for $163 across 11 lots.
The median Åke Nilsson work on paper sells for $36 across 1 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $163‡ | $339‡ | 91.7% | 2026-01-03 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $36‡ | $36‡ | — | 2025-05-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $97–$171‡ | $145‡ | $217‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $339‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $217‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $36‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Åke Nilsson worth?
Across 5 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Åke Nilsson work is $163. The median Åke Nilsson painting sells for $163 across 11 lots. The median Åke Nilsson work on paper sells for $36 across 1 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Åke Nilsson painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Åke Nilsson painting is $163. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Åke Nilsson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Åke Nilsson painting is $339. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Åke Nilsson's auction record?
Åke Nilsson's auction record is $6,400, set in 2026.
See the full Åke Nilsson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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