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# Bertel Gardberg (1916–2007)

## What is Bertel Gardberg’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 78 auction results for Bertel Gardberg at 8 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,125 including buyer’s premium (middle half $497–$2,112, n=8). The auction record is $18,615 for Birgitta (2020, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birgitta, 1956-1964 | Silver | $18,615 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Birgitta, 1956-1961 | Silver | $14,460 | Bukowskis | Apr 2020 |
| 3 | Suite de huit tabourets, 1916 | Bertel Gardberg (1916-2007) | $7,526 | PIASA | Sep 2021 |
| 4 | BERTEL GARDBERG, a stone sculpture signed BRG -87., 1987 | Silver | $6,151 | Bukowskis | Apr 2020 |
| 5 | Lion de Luxe, 1958 | Teck et acier | $4,098 | PIASA | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Bertel Gardberg, knivar / puukko, 3 st, Fiskars, 1980-tal, formgiven för WWF., 1980-tal | Stål | $3,945 | Bukowskis | Oct 2021 |
| 7 | Lion de Lux, 1958 | Steel | $3,437 | Bukowskis | Oct 2019 |
| 8 | Lampe de table Teck, laiton et textile, 1950 | Wool | $3,256 | PIASA | Dec 2025 |
| 9 | Pallar, 5 st, Normark Finnmade. 1960-tal., 1960-tal | Lackerad furu | $2,817 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 10 | cheese tray | Teak | $2,780 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 58 | $1,018 |
| Sculpture | 10 | $969 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 42 | $1,288 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 78 results from 8 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Bertel Gardberg is a Finnish artist with 151 auction lots recorded since 2001, median price $750. 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 Bertel Gardberg sold in 2026 for $1,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**2 Bertel Gardberg works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Bertel Gardberg work worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertel Gardberg work is $750.

The median Bertel Gardberg sculpture sells for $584 across 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 8 | $584 | $1,718 | — | 2026-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $10,993‡ | $18,615 | — | 2021-09-15 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $471–$1,406 | $638 | $1,718 |

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $1,718 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $1,512 |

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 Bertel Gardberg worth?

Across 78 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertel Gardberg work is $750. The median Bertel Gardberg sculpture sells for $584 across 8 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 Bertel Gardberg's auction record?

Bertel Gardberg's auction record is $18,615, set in 2020.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Bertel Gardberg auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bertel-gardberg (updated 2026-11-03).

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.