Bengt Nordenberg (1822–1902)
What is Bengt Nordenberg’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Bengt Nordenberg at 17 houses since 1993. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,445 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,322–$3,580, n=5). The auction record is $163,000 for Sondagsmorgon (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sondagsmorgon | Oil/canvas | $163,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 2 | NORDENBERG, BENGT (1822-1902) | Oil/canvas | $34,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | The visitor, 1839 | Oil on canvas | $21,578 | Christie's | Sep 2007 |
| 4 | NORDENBERG, BENGT (1822-1902) | Oil on canvas/panel | $10,000 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Mar 1994 |
| 5 | Tiondemöte i Skåne, 1862 | Painting | $9,028 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 6 | NORDENBERG, BENGT (1822-1902) | Oil/canvas | $9,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 7 | Caught in the trap, 1873 | Painting | $7,523 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 8 | Uppsamling vid vågen, 1860 | Olja på duk | $5,722 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Eldsvådan, 1873 | Duk | $4,439 | Bukowskis | Jun 2016 |
| 10 | I snickarboden, 1862 | Duk | $4,348 | Bukowskis | Jun 2021 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $5,722 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 7 | $4,439 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $2,366 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Bengt Nordenberg is a Swedish artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,254. 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 Nordenberg sold in 2026 for $2,322, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Nordenberg work is $2,254.
The median Bengt Nordenberg painting sells for $2,345 across 45 lots.
The median Bengt Nordenberg work on paper sells for $238 across 7 lots.
The median Bengt Nordenberg print sells for $31 across 3 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Nordenberg paintings typically sell for $1,665–$5,297 (the middle half of 22 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 | 3 | $31‡ | $36‡ | — | 2026-07-05 |
| Paintings | 57 | $2,345†‡ | $163,000 | 78.9% | 2026-07-07 |
| Works on Paper | 11 | $238‡ | $2,322 | 63.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $34,000 | $163,000 | — | 2007-09-12 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bengt Nordenberg's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $31. Paintings (57 lots) median $2,345, record $163,000. A typical Bengt Nordenberg painting sells for around 75× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $34,000.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $303–$2,319†‡ | $807†‡ | $34,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $1,665–$5,297†‡ | $2,642†‡ | $163,000 |
† 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) | 6 | $114–$316‡ | $203‡ | $1,002‡ |
‡ 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 | 1994 | $163,000 |
| Paintings | 1993 | $34,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $2,322 |
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $1,002‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2017 | $36‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $31‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Bengt Nordenberg worth?
Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Nordenberg work is $2,254. The median Bengt Nordenberg painting sells for $2,345 across 45 lots. The median Bengt Nordenberg work on paper sells for $238 across 7 lots. The median Bengt Nordenberg print sells for $31 across 3 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Nordenberg paintings typically sell for $1,665–$5,297 (the middle half of 22 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 Nordenberg painting?
Based on 45 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Nordenberg painting is $2,345. 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 Nordenberg's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Nordenberg painting is $163,000.
What is the average price of a Bengt Nordenberg work on paper?
Based on 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Nordenberg work on paper is $238. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bengt Nordenberg's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Nordenberg work on paper is $2,322.
What is the average price of a medium Bengt Nordenberg painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bengt Nordenberg painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,642, 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 small Bengt Nordenberg painting?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bengt Nordenberg painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $807, 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 Nordenberg's auction record?
Bengt Nordenberg's auction record is $163,000, set in 1994.
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