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# Barbro Östlihn (1930–1995)

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

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 25 auction results for Barbro Östlihn at 4 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,160 including buyer’s premium (middle half $9,704–$16,979, n=5). The auction record is $60,505 for Gas Station, Houston St, NYC (2021, Sotheby's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gas Station, Houston St, NYC, 1963 | Oil on canvas | $60,505 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 2 | Washington Bridge, 1962 | Oil on canvas | $33,278 | Sotheby's | May 2021 |
| 3 | 45th Street Wall, 1973 | Duk | $21,894 | Bukowskis | Apr 2026 |
| 4 | Royal pavilion, 1966 | Duk | $18,692 | Bukowskis | May 2019 |
| 5 | Fuller II, 1988 | Olja på duk | $16,979 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Star, 1963 | Painting | $12,160 | Rago Arts | Mar 2026 |
| 7 | XXI Mur Bleu avec Bande, 1986 | Olja på duk | $9,704 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 8 | Normandie II, le Ciel | Oil/canvas | $9,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 9 | La Bourse IV, 1989 | Olja på duk | $6,129 | Bukowskis | Apr 2025 |
| 10 | La Bourse IV, 1989 | Olja på duk | $5,209 | Bukowskis | Oct 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 10 | $14,569 |


Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 25 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Barbro Östlihn is a Swedish artist with 26 auction lots recorded since 1993, median price $11,985. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Barbro Östlihn sold in 2026 for $21,894, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Barbro Östlihn work worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Östlihn work is $11,985.

The median Barbro Östlihn painting sells for $11,985 across 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $11,985‡ | $60,505 | 96.2% | 2026-04-21 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $6,164–$11,208‡ | $7,634‡ | $16,979 |

‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $60,505 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $33,278 |

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 Östlihn worth?

Across 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Barbro Östlihn work is $11,985. The median Barbro Östlihn painting sells for $11,985 across 25 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is the average price of a Barbro Östlihn painting?

Based on 25 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Barbro Östlihn painting is $11,985. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Barbro Östlihn's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Barbro Östlihn painting is $60,505.

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

Barbro Östlihn's auction record is $60,505, set in 2021.

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

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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.