August Strindberg (1849–1912)
What is August Strindberg’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 45 auction results for August Strindberg at 16 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $94,500 including buyer’s premium (middle half $69,300–$508,000, n=5). The auction record is $8,268,753 for Wave V (2022, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wave V, 1901 | Oil on canvas | $8,268,753 | Sotheby's | Jun 2022 |
| 2 | Solitary Fly Cap, 1892 | Oil on paper laid down on canvas | $3,653,149 | Sotheby's | Jun 2024 |
| 3 | Blomman på heden (Flower of the Moor), 1849 | Oil paint | $1,939,730 | Christie's | Feb 2023 |
| 4 | Ruin, 1849 | Oil paint | $1,124,628 | Christie's | Mar 2024 |
| 5 | Enslingen, 1892 | Olja på papp | $918,382 | Bukowskis | Jun 2026 |
| 6 | Vågen IX (Wave IX), 1902 | Oil on canvas laid down on board | $508,000 | Sotheby's | May 2025 |
| 7 | Fackelblomster I (Torch Flower I), 1849 | Oil paint | $94,500 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 8 | Ljudbojen (Sounding Buoy), 1849 | Oil paint | $69,300 | Christie's | May 2025 |
| 9 | Apple trees in blossom (Blommande äppelträd), 1907 | Oil paint | $65,407 | Christie's | Jul 2025 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Zorn "August Strindberg". Signed and dated, 1910 | Etching | $2,495 | Bruun Rasmussen | Feb 2009 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $713,191 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $301,250 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 45 results from 16 houses · How we compute these figures
August Strindberg is a Swedish artist with 44 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,196. 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 August Strindberg sold in 2026 for $918,382, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View August Strindberg on OpeningBid →What is a August Strindberg work worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Strindberg work is $2,196.
The median August Strindberg painting sells for $713,191 across 12 lots.
The median August Strindberg print sells for $48 across 12 lots.
The median August Strindberg work on paper sells for $94,500 across 3 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 | 12 | $48‡ | $2,495 | — | 2026-05-05 |
| Paintings | 16 | $713,191† | $8.3M | 75% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $94,500 | $3.7M | — | 2025-05-20 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $354‡ | $464‡ | — | 2021-04-27 |
| Photography | 3 | $126‡ | $1,984‡ | — | 2025-06-08 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $1M†‡ | $8.3M | — | 2026-06-10 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
August Strindberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (12 lots) median $48. Paintings (16 lots) median $713,191, record $8,268,753. A typical August Strindberg painting sells for around 14,920× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $1,021,505.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $33–$95‡ | $47‡ | $159 |
‡ 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) | 6 | $203,629–$1.1M† | $713,191† | $1.9M |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2022 | $8.3M |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $3.7M |
| Paintings | 2023 | $1.9M |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $94,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2009 | $2,495 |
| Photography | 2010 | $1,984‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $464‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2020 | $245‡ |
‡ 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 August Strindberg worth?
Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a August Strindberg work is $2,196. The median August Strindberg painting sells for $713,191 across 12 lots. The median August Strindberg print sells for $48 across 12 lots. The median August Strindberg work on paper sells for $94,500 across 3 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 August Strindberg painting?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Strindberg painting is $713,191. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is August Strindberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Strindberg painting is $8,268,753.
What is the average price of a August Strindberg print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a August Strindberg print is $48. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is August Strindberg's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a August Strindberg print is $2,495.
What is August Strindberg's auction record?
August Strindberg's auction record is $8,268,753, set in 2022.
See the full August Strindberg record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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