B.J.O. Nordfeldt (1878–1955)
What is B.J.O. Nordfeldt’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 15 auction results for B.J.O. Nordfeldt at 3 houses since 2018. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,334 including buyer’s premium (middle half $431–$6,191, n=6). The auction record is $30,480 for Wash Day (2023, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Logs Drifting, 1949 | Painting | $16,250 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 2 | Primroses, 1932 | Painting | $7,620 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 3 | Rooster, 1952 | Painting | $6,250 | Rago Arts | Dec 2021 |
| 4 | Still Life (Flowers), 1878 | Painting | $3,250 | Rago Arts | May 2022 |
| 5 | Sow, 1942 | Painting | $1,905 | Rago Arts | May 2025 |
| 6 | Country House, 1878 | Ink | $882 | Rago Arts | May 2023 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wash Day, 1916 | White-line woodcut in colors, on wove paper, with margins | $30,480 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 2 | Bathers, circa 1916 | White-line woodcut in colors, on laid paper, with margins | $22,860 | Phillips | Oct 2023 |
| 3 | The Skyrocket, 1906 | Woodcuts | $13,970 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2026 |
| 4 | Santa Fe portfolio, 1878 | Engraving | $780 | Rago Arts | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 6 | $7,375 |
| Paintings | 5 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $2,578 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 8 | $822 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 15 results from 3 houses · How we compute these figures
B.J.O. Nordfeldt is a Swedish/American artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2018, median price $1,905.
A work by B.J.O. Nordfeldt sold in 2026 for $13,970, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View B.J.O. Nordfeldt on OpeningBid →What is a B.J.O. Nordfeldt work worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B.J.O. Nordfeldt work is $1,905.
The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt print sells for $7,375 across 6 lots.
The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt painting sells for $6,250 across 5 lots.
The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt work on paper sells for $631 across 4 lots.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $7,375 | $30,480 | — | 2026-02-27 |
| Paintings | 6 | $6,250 | $16,250 | 83.3% | 2025-05-22 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $631 | $882 | — | 2026-06-30 |
B.J.O. Nordfeldt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $7,375. Paintings (6 lots) median $6,250, record $16,250.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $625–$22,860 | $13,970 | $30,480 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $30,480 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $22,860 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $16,250 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $7,620 |
| Works on Paper | 2023 | $882 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $762 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a B.J.O. Nordfeldt worth?
Across 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a B.J.O. Nordfeldt work is $1,905. The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt print sells for $7,375 across 6 lots. The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt painting sells for $6,250 across 5 lots. The median B.J.O. Nordfeldt work on paper sells for $631 across 4 lots.
What is B.J.O. Nordfeldt's auction record?
B.J.O. Nordfeldt's auction record is $30,480, set in 2023.
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