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# Bengt Lindström (1925–2025)

## What is Bengt Lindström’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,112 auction results for Bengt Lindström at 59 houses since 1989. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,806 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,088–$6,125, n=64). The auction record is $58,210 for LES JUMEAUX (2012, Artcurial). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LES JUMEAUX, 1965 | Huile sur toile | $58,210 | Artcurial | May 2012 |
| 2 | L''entrée du roi, 1974 | Huile sur toile | $52,194 | Cornette de Saint Cyr (Bonhams) | Sep 2025 |
| 3 | Génie bleu, 1984 | Lin | $51,150 | Artcurial | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Visage | Huile sur toile | $43,155 | Ader | Sep 2023 |
| 5 | Floraison printanière, circa 1961 | Huile sur toile | $42,680 | Tajan | Aug 2011 |
| 6 | L'entrée du roi, 1925 | Oil on canvas | $39,067 | Bonhams | Sep 2025 |
| 7 | Mannen med Hatten (Man with a hat), 1925 | Oil paint | $36,464 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 8 | Le penseur, circa 1980 | Oil on canvas | $36,277 | Tajan | Nov 2012 |
| 9 | LINDSTROM, BENGT (1925) | Oil/canvas | $36,000 | Bukowskis | Apr 1994 |
| 10 | COMPOSITION | Huile sur toile | $35,327 | Artcurial | Oct 2007 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 187 | $8,508 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $3,142 |
| Other | 99 | $3,102 |
| Works on paper | 28 | $2,677 |
| Prints | 48 | $234 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 41 | $14,931 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $3,867 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 204 | $3,670 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,112 results from 59 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bengt Lindström is a Swedish artist with 1,696 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,978. 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 Bengt Lindström is recorded as sold in 2026 for $5,232; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**10 Bengt Lindström works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-02).

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## What is a Bengt Lindström work worth?

Across 1,102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Lindström work is $2,978.

The median Bengt Lindström painting sells for $5,059 across 573 lots.

The median Bengt Lindström print sells for $226 across 218 lots.

The median Bengt Lindström work on paper sells for $2,208 across 51 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Lindström paintings typically sell for $3,108–$8,238 (the middle half of 340 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Lindström prints typically sell for $135–$329 (the middle half of 166 sold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 270 | $226†‡ | $18,734 | 80.7% | 2026-10-27 |
| Paintings | 702 | $5,059†‡ | $68,676† | 81.6% | 2026-08-20 |
| Works on Paper | 63 | $2,208†‡ | $11,588 | 81% | 2026-04-11 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 30 | $829†‡ | $4,769† | 76.7% | 2025-04-15 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 53 | $25,663†‡ | $68,676† | — | 2025-09-25 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Bengt Lindström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (270 lots) median $226 with 80.7% sell-through. Paintings (702 lots) median $5,059, record $68,676. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $68,676 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Bengt Lindström painting sells for around 22× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 53 lots) the median is $25,663.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 25 | $148–$396†‡ | $200†‡ | $695‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 166 | $135–$329†‡ | $228†‡ | $4,677‡ |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 105 | $2,693–$5,067†‡ | $3,885†‡ | $17,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 340 | $3,108–$8,238†‡ | $4,924†‡ | $42,680 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 64 | $7,500–$18,460†‡ | $12,894†‡ | $68,676† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $111–$265†‡ | $248†‡ | $676† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 44 | $1,699–$2,964†‡ | $2,345†‡ | $11,588 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $527–$1,122‡ | $657‡ | $4,178 |

‡ 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 | 2008 | $68,676† |
| Paintings | 2012 | $58,210 |
| Prints & Editions | 2006 | $18,734 |
| Works on Paper | 1991 | $11,588 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,229 |
| Prints & Editions | 2013 | $6,803 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2013 | $6,118 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1990 | $4,178 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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 Bengt Lindström worth?

Across 1,102 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Lindström work is $2,978. The median Bengt Lindström painting sells for $5,059 across 573 lots. The median Bengt Lindström print sells for $226 across 218 lots. The median Bengt Lindström work on paper sells for $2,208 across 51 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Lindström paintings typically sell for $3,108–$8,238 (the middle half of 340 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Lindström prints typically sell for $135–$329 (the middle half of 166 sold 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 the average price of a Bengt Lindström painting?

Based on 573 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Lindström painting is $5,059. 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 Bengt Lindström's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Lindström painting is $68,676. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $68,676 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Bengt Lindström print?

Based on 218 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Lindström print is $226. 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 Bengt Lindström's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Lindström print is $18,734.

### What is the average price of a Bengt Lindström work on paper?

Based on 51 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Lindström work on paper is $2,208. 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 Bengt Lindström's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Lindström work on paper is $11,588.

### What is the average price of a medium Bengt Lindström painting?

Based on 340 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bengt Lindström painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $4,924, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 the average price of a medium Bengt Lindström print?

Based on 166 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bengt Lindström print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $228, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Bengt Lindström's auction record?

Bengt Lindström's auction record is $68,676, set in 2008. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $68,676 (buyer's premium not included).

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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, “Bengt Lindström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bengt-lindstrom (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.