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# Axel Larsson (1898–1975)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 71 auction results for Axel Larsson at 16 houses since 2006. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,593 including buyer’s premium (middle half $790–$3,173, n=10). The auction record is $8,750 for cabinet (2014, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cabinet, 1940 | Cabinet | $8,750 | Wright | May 2014 |
| 2 | armchair for the New York World's Fair 1939, 1939 | Mahogany | $6,000 | Wright | Dec 2006 |
| 3 | stolar, åtta stycken, modell "1030", Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors, 1930-tal., 1930-tal | Björk | $5,805 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | lounge chair, 1937 | Leather | $5,100 | Wright | May 2008 |
| 5 | AXEL LARSSON (1898-1975), circa 1940 | Stained and patinated wood in a walnut burl style, cherry veneer | $3,829 | Tajan | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Rare chest of drawers, 1940 | Brass | $3,613 | Bonhams | Oct 2022 |
| 7 | biblioteksbord, modell "802/5", 1930-tal | Björk | $3,510 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 8 | Sofa, 1940 | Beech, upholstery | $2,500 | Rago Arts | May 2018 |
| 9 | soffa, Stockholms Stads Hantverksförening, 1950-tal., 1950-tal | Mahogny | $2,309 | Bukowskis | May 2018 |
| 10 | sannolikt, fåtöljer ett par, Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors ca 1930., 1930 | Björk | $2,246 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 25 | $1,847 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 7 | $1,847 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 20 | $1,321 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 71 results from 16 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Axel Larsson is a Swedish artist with 109 auction lots recorded since 2006, median price $1,258. 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 Larsson sold in 2026 for $1,804, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Axel Larsson work worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Larsson work is $1,258.

The median Axel Larsson painting sells for $31 across 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $31‡ | $31‡ | 50% | 2026-07-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $6,000 | $8,750 | — | 2025-11-18 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2026 | $31‡ |

‡ 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 Larsson worth?

Across 59 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Axel Larsson work is $1,258. The median Axel Larsson painting sells for $31 across 1 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 Larsson's auction record?

Axel Larsson's auction record is $8,750, set in 2014.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Axel Larsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/axel-larsson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.