> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ake-nilsson · updated 2026-11-01

# 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## 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.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Åke Nilsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/ake-nilsson (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.