Bengt Olson (b. 1930)
Bengt Olson is a Swedish artist with 71 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $614. 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 Olson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,190; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bengt Olson on OpeningBid →What is a Bengt Olson work worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Olson work is $614.
The median Bengt Olson painting sells for $614 across 52 lots.
The median Bengt Olson print sells for $46 across 24 lots.
The median Bengt Olson work on paper sells for $74 across 9 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Olson paintings typically sell for $512–$1,557 (the middle half of 23 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bengt Olson paintings typically sell for $179–$428 (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 | 29 | $46†‡ | $5,453† | 82.8% | 2026-06-10 |
| Paintings | 55 | $614†‡ | $10,500 | 94.5% | 2026-07-27 |
| Works on Paper | 10 | $74‡ | $155‡ | 90% | 2026-05-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $8,000†‡ | $10,500 | — | 2021-05-19 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bengt Olson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (29 lots) median $46 with 82.8% sell-through. Paintings (55 lots) median $614, record $10,500. A typical Bengt Olson painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $8,000.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 21 | $30–$55‡ | $37‡ | $175‡ |
‡ 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) | 22 | $179–$428‡ | $301‡ | $1,462 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $512–$1,557†‡ | $929†‡ | $10,500 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $1,256–$4,154‡ | $2,330‡ | $9,000 |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $41–$148‡ | $55‡ | $155‡ |
‡ 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 | $10,500 |
| Paintings | 1994 | $9,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $5,453† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $175‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $155‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $149‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 Olson worth?
Across 62 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Olson work is $614. The median Bengt Olson painting sells for $614 across 52 lots. The median Bengt Olson print sells for $46 across 24 lots. The median Bengt Olson work on paper sells for $74 across 9 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Bengt Olson paintings typically sell for $512–$1,557 (the middle half of 23 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bengt Olson paintings typically sell for $179–$428 (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 Olson painting?
Based on 52 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Olson painting is $614. 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 Olson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Olson painting is $10,500.
What is the average price of a Bengt Olson print?
Based on 24 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Olson print is $46. 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 Olson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Olson print is $5,453. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $5,453 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Bengt Olson painting?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bengt Olson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $929, 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 Olson painting?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bengt Olson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $301, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bengt Olson's auction record?
Bengt Olson's auction record is $10,500, set in 1994.
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