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# Axel Einar Hjorth (1888–1959)

## What is Axel Einar Hjorth’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,021 auction results for Axel Einar Hjorth at 21 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $9,564 including buyer’s premium (middle half $3,884–$22,211, n=158). The auction record is $205,994 for Unique ceiling light, designed for the Tösse bakery, Stockholm (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unique ceiling light, designed for the Tösse bakery, Stockholm | Nickel-plated aluminium, opaque glass | $205,994 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Lovö, circa 1930 | Pine, metal and fabric | $167,103 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Dec 2020 |
| 3 | Utö Chairs, 1930 | Pine | $166,400 | Sotheby's | Oct 2019 |
| 4 | Desk and chair | Leather | $148,332 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 5 | Important and unique pair of armchairs | Mahogany | $81,976 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | Set of ten chairs, from the 'Lovö' series | Iron | $75,696 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 7 | Funkis Bureau et chaise, 1930 | Plaster | $72,994 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 8 | Suite de douze chaises modèle ‘Lovö’, 1932 | Iron | $72,510 | PIASA | May 2025 |
| 9 | Väddö, 1930-40-tal | Syrbetsad och borstad furu, rygg klädd i flätad originalsadelgjord, lös stoppad dyna | $68,132 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 10 | Lovö, 1888 | Wool | $65,174 | PIASA | Jun 2026 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 320 | $10,511 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 82 | $12,849 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 190 | $10,828 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $5,320 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,021 results from 21 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Axel Einar Hjorth is a Swedish artist with 1,132 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $8,081. 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 Axel Einar Hjorth sold in 2026 for $40,960, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**1 Axel Einar Hjorth work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Axel Einar Hjorth work worth?

Across 1,020 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Einar Hjorth work is $8,081.

The median Axel Einar Hjorth sculpture sells for $12,546 across 8 lots.

The median Axel Einar Hjorth work on paper sells for $10,390 across 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2 | $10,390 | $10,861 | — | 2025-01-22 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $12,546‡ | $205,994 | — | 2026-06-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 37 | $50,816‡ | $205,994 | — | 2026-07-02 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $5,043–$13,309 | $8,404 | $14,714 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2014 | $205,994 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $21,203‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $10,861 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $9,919 |

‡ 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 Axel Einar Hjorth worth?

Across 1,020 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Einar Hjorth work is $8,081. The median Axel Einar Hjorth sculpture sells for $12,546 across 8 lots. The median Axel Einar Hjorth work on paper sells for $10,390 across 2 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 Axel Einar Hjorth's auction record?

Axel Einar Hjorth's auction record is $205,994, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Axel Einar Hjorth auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/axel-einar-hjorth (updated 2026-11-03).

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.