Berndt Friberg (1899–1981)
What is Berndt Friberg’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 696 auction results for Berndt Friberg at 23 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,676 including buyer’s premium (middle half $915–$2,848, n=96). The auction record is $31,530 for Group of twenty-three vases (2014, Phillips). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group of twenty-three vases | Terracotta | $31,530 | Phillips | Apr 2014 |
| 2 | Berndt Friberg (1889-1981), 1950 | Ceramics | $28,011 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 3 | Group of eight vases, 1960-1970s | Terracotta | $25,000 | Phillips | Dec 2013 |
| 4 | Berndt Friberg (1889-1981), 1960 | Ceramics | $16,120 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 5 | Berndt Friberg (1899-1981), 1950 | Ceramics | $14,879 | PIASA | Sep 2014 |
| 6 | Ensemble de dix vases et deux bols, 1899 | Ceramics | $13,313 | PIASA | Jul 2026 |
| 7 | schatull med miniatyrer, stengods, Gustavsbergs Studio, nr 17. | Stengods | $11,610 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 8 | A group of ten vessels, 1960s | Terracotta | $9,833 | Christie's | Oct 2018 |
| 9 | schatull, teak, med 24 miniatyrer, stengods, Gustavsbergs Studio., 1965 | Teak | $9,291 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 10 | vas, stengods, Gustavsbergs studio 1959., 1959 | Stengods | $8,890 | Bukowskis | May 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 13 | $9,833 |
| Other | 176 | $1,442 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 161 | $1,664 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 696 results from 23 houses · How we compute these figures
Berndt Friberg is a Swedish artist with 892 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $938. 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 Berndt Friberg sold in 2026 for $2,481, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 690 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berndt Friberg work is $938.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 22 | $9,090‡ | $31,530 | — | 2026-07-02 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Berndt Friberg worth?
Across 690 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Berndt Friberg work is $938. 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 Berndt Friberg's auction record?
Berndt Friberg's auction record is $31,530, set in 2014.
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