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# Barbro Bäckström

## What is Barbro Bäckström’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 33 auction results for Barbro Bäckström at 3 houses since 2016. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,112 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,966–$5,616, n=6). The auction record is $29,359 for Utan titel (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utan titel, 1987 | Järnduk | $29,359 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Utan titel, 1981 | Järnduk | $20,364 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 3 | Utan titel, 1978 | Brons | $9,852 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Trippelrygg, 1972 | Brons | $5,836 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | Utan titel, 1983 | Järnduk | $4,954 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 6 | Utan titel, 1982 | Järnduk, höjd 21 cm. Gipssockel, höjd 4 cm | $3,269 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 7 | Utan titel | Gips | $2,841 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Utan titel, 1970 | Blandteknik | $2,462 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |
| 9 | Vilande ansikte, 1971 | Aluminium | $1,532 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |

**Top auction records: prints & editions**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Affisch 2 | Glas | $459 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2025 |

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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 5 | $3,269 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $4,954 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 5 | $2,841 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 33 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbro Bäckström is an artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 2010, median price $1,532. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barbro Bäckström sold in 2026 for $9,852, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbro Bäckström work worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Bäckström work is $1,532.

The median Barbro Bäckström sculpture sells for $1,532 across 20 lots.

The median Barbro Bäckström print sells for $498 across 2 lots.

The median Barbro Bäckström work on paper sells for $226 across 2 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2 | $498‡ | $538‡ | — | 2025-12-13 |
| Works on Paper | 2 | $226‡ | $226‡ | — | 2020-10-13 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 32 | $1,532‡ | $9,852 | 62.5% | 2026-04-21 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $457–$3,269‡ | $1,452‡ | $9,852 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $9,852 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $5,836 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $538‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $459 |
| Works on Paper | 2020 | $226‡ |

‡ 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 Barbro Bäckström worth?

Across 33 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Bäckström work is $1,532. The median Barbro Bäckström sculpture sells for $1,532 across 20 lots. The median Barbro Bäckström print sells for $498 across 2 lots. The median Barbro Bäckström work on paper sells for $226 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Barbro Bäckström sculpture?

Based on 20 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbro Bäckström sculpture is $1,532. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barbro Bäckström's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbro Bäckström sculpture is $9,852.

### What is the average price of a small Barbro Bäckström sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Barbro Bäckström sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,452, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barbro Bäckström's auction record?

Barbro Bäckström's auction record is $29,359, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbro Bäckström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbro-backstrom (updated 2026-11-01).

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.