Barbro Nilsson (1899–1983)
What is Barbro Nilsson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 772 auction results for Barbro Nilsson at 24 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,436 including buyer’s premium (middle half $5,190–$19,497, n=86). The auction record is $148,332 for Salerno (2013, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salerno | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $148,332 | Phillips | Sep 2013 |
| 2 | Gyllenrutan, blå (The Golden Square, blue) | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $127,320 | Phillips | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | Paula röd | Handwoven rug on a linen warp | $122,145 | Phillips | Sep 2014 |
| 4 | Gyllenrutan, blå (The Golden Square, blue), 1958 | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $118,750 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 5 | Falurutan flatweave carpet, 1952 | Rugs | $112,500 | Wright | Jun 2014 |
| 6 | Kullager pile carpet, 1945 | Rugs | $112,500 | Wright | May 2016 |
| 7 | Hantverkets matta, 1947 | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $103,976 | Phillips | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Falurutan röd | Handwoven wool on a linen warp | $102,500 | Phillips | Jun 2014 |
| 9 | Rabatten pile carpet, 1944 | Rugs | $98,750 | Wright | Jun 2015 |
| 10 | Snäckorna, 1943 | Laine Tissé (woven wool) | $79,223 | PIASA | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $25,860 |
| Other | 301 | $12,500 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 335 | $14,358 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 9 | $714 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 772 results from 24 houses · How we compute these figures
Barbro Nilsson is a Swedish artist with 879 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $10,000. 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 Barbro Nilsson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $10,121; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 743 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Nilsson work is $10,000.
The median Barbro Nilsson painting sells for $37,500 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 | 1 | $37,500 | $37,500 | — | 2015-12-15 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 28 | $65,617 | $148,332 | — | 2026-06-30 |
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2015 | $37,500 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Barbro Nilsson worth?
Across 743 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Nilsson work is $10,000. The median Barbro Nilsson painting sells for $37,500 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 Barbro Nilsson's auction record?
Barbro Nilsson's auction record is $148,332, set in 2013.
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