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# Barbro Nilsson (1899–1983)

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

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.

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

| # | 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 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 46 | $25,860 |
| Other | 301 | $12,500 |
| Works on paper | 6 | $6,250 |

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

| 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](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


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.

**1 Barbro Nilsson work is coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Barbro Nilsson work 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.

## 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. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

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

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Barbro Nilsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/barbro-nilsson (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.