Bengt Orup (1916–1996)
What is Bengt Orup’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 47 auction results for Bengt Orup at 9 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,182 including buyer’s premium (middle half $990–$2,359, n=6). The auction record is $3,166 for Spår av horisontalt skeende (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spår av horisontalt skeende, 1959 | Olja | $3,166 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 2 | Carré rouge - PROCC, 1981 | Duk | $2,744 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 3 | Svart röd gul, 1954 | Duk | $1,450 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| 4 | Composition with a Circle and Rectangles | Oil on canvas | $1,203 | Bukowskis | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | PROCC | Duk | $1,161 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 6 | Skånsk bondgård, 1954 | Olja på duk | $933 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2025 |
| 7 | Glass vase, 1958 | Glass | $540 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Jun 2008 |
| 8 | Stromboli vase, 1960 | Glass | $375 | Toomey & Co. | Feb 2021 |
| 9 | BENGT ORUP. Coctailglas, 6 st."Stripe", glas. | Glas | $230 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | May 2024 |
| 10 | Stromboli | Glass with black inclusions Vase | $224 | Chiswick Auctions | Dec 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $1,327 |
| Other | 5 | $375 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 47 results from 9 houses · How we compute these figures
Bengt Orup is a Swedish artist with 92 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $499. 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 Orup sold in 2026 for $1,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bengt Orup on OpeningBid →What is a Bengt Orup work worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Orup work is $499.
The median Bengt Orup painting sells for $1,156 across 16 lots.
The median Bengt Orup print sells for $207 across 11 lots.
The median Bengt Orup work on paper sells for $1,117 across 5 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 | 13 | $207‡ | $273‡ | 84.6% | 2024-10-15 |
| Paintings | 19 | $1,156‡ | $3,166 | 84.2% | 2025-12-04 |
| Works on Paper | 6 | $1,117‡ | $1,145‡ | 83.3% | 2021-03-23 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bengt Orup's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (13 lots) median $207 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (19 lots) median $1,156, record $3,166. A typical Bengt Orup painting sells for around 5.6× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $730–$2,227‡ | $1,414‡ | $2,744 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $3,166 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $2,744 |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,145‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $1,088‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $273‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2022 | $273‡ |
‡ 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 Orup worth?
Across 46 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bengt Orup work is $499. The median Bengt Orup painting sells for $1,156 across 16 lots. The median Bengt Orup print sells for $207 across 11 lots. The median Bengt Orup work on paper sells for $1,117 across 5 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 Orup painting?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Orup painting is $1,156. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bengt Orup's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Orup painting is $3,166.
What is the average price of a Bengt Orup print?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bengt Orup print is $207. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bengt Orup's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bengt Orup print is $273. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is Bengt Orup's auction record?
Bengt Orup's auction record is $3,166, set in 2025.
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