Bertil Vallien (1938–2018)
What is Bertil Vallien’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 1,624 auction results for Bertil Vallien at 115 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $275 including buyer’s premium (middle half $96–$2,546, n=100). The auction record is $60,636 for Watcher IV (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watcher IV, 1995 | Sand Cast Glass | $60,636 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 2 | Monumental Boat, 1938 | Enamel | $32,500 | Bonhams | Jun 2018 |
| 3 | Celestial Journey Boat, 1987 | Glass | $21,590 | Rago Arts | Sep 2025 |
| 4 | stående halvbåt | Glas | $18,612 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 5 | Finding Man, 1994 | Sand Cast Glass | $14,598 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 6 | Janus, 2000 | Sand Cast Glass Sculpture on a painted metal base | $14,598 | Christie's | Sep 2006 |
| 7 | monumental skulptur, båt, sandgjutet glas, Kosta Boda, 2000-tal., 2000-tal | Glas | $14,358 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 8 | Sleeping Princess un-20 | Glas | $13,294 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 9 | ANOD, 1998 | Oil paint | $12,800 | Rago Arts | Jan 2021 |
| 10 | Untitled | Blue glass and copper on black wooden base | $12,515 | Christie's | Nov 2005 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 120 | $1,656 |
| Other | 139 | $250 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 17 | $3,810 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 38 | $3,334 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 181 | $273 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 1,624 results from 115 houses · How we compute these figures
Bertil Vallien is a Swedish artist with 907 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $420. 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 Bertil Vallien sold in 2026 for a hammer price of $1,011 (buyer's premium not included), according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 633 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertil Vallien work is $420.
The median Bertil Vallien sculpture sells for $289 across 331 lots.
The median Bertil Vallien print sells for $69 across 6 lots.
The median Bertil Vallien painting sells for $8,900 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bertil Vallien sculptures typically sell for $126–$664 (the middle half of 221 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Bertil Vallien sculptures typically sell for $2,027–$3,527 (the middle half of 26 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 | 7 | $69‡ | $270‡ | 85.7% | 2026-04-07 |
| Paintings | 2 | $8,900 | $12,800 | — | 2021-01-22 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $455‡ | $455‡ | — | 2022-10-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 370 | $289†‡ | $32,500 | 89.5% | 2026-08-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 78 | $5,916†‡ | $60,636 | — | 2026-08-14 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bertil Vallien's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $69 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (2 lots) median $8,900, record $12,800. A typical Bertil Vallien painting sells for around 128× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 78 lots) the median is $5,916.
Price by size
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 221 | $126–$664†‡ | $225†‡ | $14,358 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 26 | $2,027–$3,527†‡ | $2,516†‡ | $20,082‡ |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $1,858–$7,103†‡ | $2,526†‡ | $32,500 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2018 | $32,500 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2023 | $20,082‡ |
| Paintings | 2021 | $12,800 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $5,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $455‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $270‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $212‡ |
‡ 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 Bertil Vallien worth?
Across 633 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bertil Vallien work is $420. The median Bertil Vallien sculpture sells for $289 across 331 lots. The median Bertil Vallien print sells for $69 across 6 lots. The median Bertil Vallien painting sells for $8,900 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bertil Vallien sculptures typically sell for $126–$664 (the middle half of 221 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Bertil Vallien sculptures typically sell for $2,027–$3,527 (the middle half of 26 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 Bertil Vallien sculpture?
Based on 331 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bertil Vallien sculpture is $289. 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 Bertil Vallien's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bertil Vallien sculpture is $32,500.
What is the average price of a small Bertil Vallien sculpture?
Based on 221 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bertil Vallien sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $225, 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 medium Bertil Vallien sculpture?
Based on 26 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Bertil Vallien sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $2,516, 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 Bertil Vallien's auction record?
Bertil Vallien's auction record is $60,636, set in 2006.
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