Albert Edelfelt (1854–1905)
Albert Edelfelt is a Finnish artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 0218, median price $11,676. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Albert Edelfelt sold in 2026 for $19,326, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Edelfelt work is $11,676.
The median Albert Edelfelt painting sells for $63,604 across 33 lots.
The median Albert Edelfelt work on paper sells for $5,535 across 25 lots.
The median Albert Edelfelt print sells for $827 across 7 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 14 | $827‡ | $3,300 | 50% | 2022-11-27 |
| Paintings | 48 | $63,604†‡ | $520,000 | 68.8% | 2026-06-11 |
| Works on Paper | 44 | $5,535†‡ | $209,072 | 56.8% | 2024-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $224,509 | $520,000 | — | 2019-12-11 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Albert Edelfelt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (14 lots) median $827 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (48 lots) median $63,604, record $520,000. A typical Albert Edelfelt painting sells for around 77× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 10 lots) the median is $224,509.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $616–$1,076‡ | $827‡ | $3,300 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $19,520–$128,174‡ | $64,011‡ | $520,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $18,827–$208,231† | $59,422† | $355,526 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $1,722–$13,087‡ | $4,231‡ | $62,372 |
‡ 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 | 1993 | $520,000 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $355,526 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $209,072 |
| Works on Paper | 2005 | $62,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $3,300 |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $1,151 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Albert Edelfelt worth?
Across 77 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Albert Edelfelt work is $11,676. The median Albert Edelfelt painting sells for $63,604 across 33 lots. The median Albert Edelfelt work on paper sells for $5,535 across 25 lots. The median Albert Edelfelt print sells for $827 across 7 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Albert Edelfelt painting?
Based on 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Edelfelt painting is $63,604. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Edelfelt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Edelfelt painting is $520,000.
What is the average price of a Albert Edelfelt work on paper?
Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Edelfelt work on paper is $5,535. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Albert Edelfelt's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Edelfelt work on paper is $209,072.
What is the average price of a Albert Edelfelt print?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Albert Edelfelt print is $827. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Edelfelt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Albert Edelfelt print is $3,300.
What is the average price of a small Albert Edelfelt work on paper?
Based on 19 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Edelfelt work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,231, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Albert Edelfelt painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Albert Edelfelt painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $64,011, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Albert Edelfelt's auction record?
Albert Edelfelt's auction record is $520,000, set in 1993.
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