Birger Ljungquist (1894–1965)
Birger Ljungquist is an Italian artist with 47 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $233. 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 Birger Ljungquist is recorded as sold in 2026 for $1,255; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Ljungquist work is $233.
The median Birger Ljungquist painting sells for $190 across 19 lots.
The median Birger Ljungquist work on paper sells for $227 across 16 lots.
The median Birger Ljungquist print sells for $1,076 across 1 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 | 1 | $1,076† | $1,076† | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Paintings | 32 | $190†‡ | $1,559‡ | 59.4% | 2026-03-26 |
| Works on Paper | 20 | $227‡ | $1,849‡ | 80% | 2026-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $1,559‡ | $1,849‡ | — | 2026-05-30 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Birger Ljungquist's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $1,076. Paintings (32 lots) median $190, record $1,559. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $1,559.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $166–$202†‡ | $179†‡ | $254‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $155–$591‡ | $234‡ | $1,042‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $48–$237‡ | $111‡ | $620‡ |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,849‡ |
| Paintings | 2010 | $1,559‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $1,255‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,076† |
| Paintings | 2025 | $1,042‡ |
† 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 Birger Ljungquist worth?
Across 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Ljungquist work is $233. The median Birger Ljungquist painting sells for $190 across 19 lots. The median Birger Ljungquist work on paper sells for $227 across 16 lots. The median Birger Ljungquist print sells for $1,076 across 1 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 Birger Ljungquist painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Ljungquist painting is $190. 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 Birger Ljungquist's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Ljungquist painting is $1,559. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Birger Ljungquist work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Ljungquist work on paper is $227. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Birger Ljungquist's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Ljungquist work on paper is $1,849. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Birger Ljungquist work on paper?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Birger Ljungquist work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $111, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a medium Birger Ljungquist painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Birger Ljungquist painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $234, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Birger Ljungquist's auction record?
Birger Ljungquist's auction record is $1,559, set in 2010. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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