Axel Fridell (1894–1935)
What is Axel Fridell’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 193 auction results for Axel Fridell at 22 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $385 including buyer’s premium (middle half $132–$496, n=19). The auction record is $12,000 for Le Pont Marie (1993, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portrait of the Artist Natanael Cassén, 1917 | Portrait | $7,369 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Dec 2017 |
| 2 | Natanael Cassén, 1917 | Photograph | $4,520 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 3 | Två herrar vid stranden betraktar ekorre i träd (Two men by the beach watching a squirrel in a tree), circa 1926 | Pen and brush in black with grey and brown wash | $1,616 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Pont Marie | Etching | $12,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 2 | Le Quai des Celestins | Etching | $9,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Quai de Montebello | Etching | $5,200 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 4 | FRIDELL, AXEL (1894-1935) | Etching | $2,000 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 1993 |
| 5 | Liggande modell | Etching | $2,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 6 | Självporträtt VII, 1928 | Torrnålsgravyr | $1,342 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | Självporträtt med hatt, etsande (Självporträtt VIII), 1929 | Blyerts | $1,227 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 23 | $441 |
| Other | 5 | $422 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 28 | $432 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 193 results from 22 houses · How we compute these figures
Axel Fridell is a Swedish artist with 208 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $274. 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 Fridell sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $368 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Fridell work is $274.
The median Axel Fridell print sells for $212 across 129 lots.
The median Axel Fridell work on paper sells for $192 across 27 lots.
The median Axel Fridell photograph sells for $241 across 21 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Axel Fridell prints typically sell for $93–$536 (the middle half of 114 sold 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 | 142 | $212†‡ | $17,151† | 90.8% | 2026-09-16 |
| Paintings | 8 | $4,329‡ | $13,027‡ | 75% | 2026-03-29 |
| Works on Paper | 39 | $192‡ | $1,616 | 69.2% | 2026-06-26 |
| Photography | 21 | $241‡ | $4,520 | — | 2025-08-19 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 9 | $7,369†‡ | $17,151† | — | 2025-05-13 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Axel Fridell's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (142 lots) median $212 with 90.8% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $4,329, record $13,027. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Axel Fridell painting sells for around 20× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 9 lots) the median is $7,369.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 114 | $93–$536†‡ | $208†‡ | $17,151† |
† 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) | 17 | $147–$519‡ | $192‡ | $1,616 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $164–$331‡ | $241‡ | $8,673 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2007 | $17,151† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $13,027‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $12,000 |
| Photography | 2014 | $8,673 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $7,369 |
| Photography | 2013 | $4,520 |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $1,616 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,049 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Axel Fridell worth?
Across 160 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Fridell work is $274. The median Axel Fridell print sells for $212 across 129 lots. The median Axel Fridell work on paper sells for $192 across 27 lots. The median Axel Fridell photograph sells for $241 across 21 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Axel Fridell prints typically sell for $93–$536 (the middle half of 114 sold 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 Axel Fridell print?
Based on 129 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Axel Fridell print is $212. 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 Fridell's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Axel Fridell print is $17,151. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,151 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Axel Fridell work on paper?
Based on 27 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Axel Fridell work on paper is $192. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Axel Fridell's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Axel Fridell work on paper is $1,616.
What is the average price of a Axel Fridell photograph?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Axel Fridell photograph is $241. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Axel Fridell's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Axel Fridell photograph is $4,520.
What is the average price of a small Axel Fridell print?
Based on 114 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Axel Fridell print (small (under 50 cm)) is $208, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Axel Fridell photograph?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Axel Fridell photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $241, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Axel Fridell's auction record?
Axel Fridell's auction record is $17,151, set in 2007. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $17,151 (buyer's premium not included).
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