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# Birger Sandzén (1871–1954)

## What is Birger Sandzén’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 94 auction results for Birger Sandzén at 13 houses since 2005. Over the last 24 months the median price was $865 including buyer’s premium (middle half $635–$1,845, n=25). The auction record is $315,900 for Summer in the Mountains (2015, Coeur d'Alene Art Auction). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer in the Mountains, 1923 | Oil on canvas | $315,900 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2015 |
| 2 | Aspens, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 1871 | Oil on canvas | $200,000 | Bonhams | Nov 2017 |
| 3 | A Lake in the Mountains, circa 1920 | Oil on canvas | $169,400 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Mountain Village, Georgetown, Colorado, 1871 | Oil paint | $146,500 | Christie's | Oct 2008 |
| 5 | Summer Sunset, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $95,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2005 |
| 6 | Autumnal Landscape, 1936 | Oil on canvas | $90,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2024 |
| 7 | Iris, 1938 | Oil on board | $90,750 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2026 |
| 8 | Colorado River, Estes Park, 1926 | Oil on canvas | $67,200 | Coeur d'Alene Art Auction | Jul 2006 |
| 9 | In the Foothills, 1871 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |
| 10 | Old Willows, 1920 | Oil paint | $50,000 | Christie's | Nov 2012 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 29 | $37,800 |
| Works on paper | 7 | $1,159 |
| Other | 20 | $943 |
| Prints | 26 | $602 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 22 | $33,225 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $936 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 94 results from 13 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Birger Sandzén is a Swedish artist with 129 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $1,221. 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 Sandzén sold in 2026 for $90,750, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

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

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## What is a Birger Sandzén work worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Sandzén work is $1,221.

The median Birger Sandzén print sells for $715 across 40 lots.

The median Birger Sandzén painting sells for $35,200 across 39 lots.

The median Birger Sandzén work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Birger Sandzén prints typically sell for $585–$873 (the middle half of 32 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Birger Sandzén paintings typically sell for $18,750–$48,400 (the middle half of 21 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 | 43 | $715†‡ | $2,500 | 93% | 2026-03-17 |
| Paintings | 39 | $35,200‡ | $315,900 | — | 2026-07-25 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $1,500 | $8,470 | 75% | 2024-11-09 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $169,400 | $315,900 | — | 2025-07-26 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

Birger Sandzén's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (43 lots) median $715 with 93% sell-through. Paintings (39 lots) median $35,200, record $315,900. A typical Birger Sandzén painting sells for around 49× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $169,400.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 32 | $585–$873‡ | $715‡ | $1,280 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 8 | $342–$1,438†‡ | $534†‡ | $2,500 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

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

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $18,750–$48,400‡ | $27,500‡ | $169,400 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $30,938–$50,000 | $44,100 | $315,900 |

‡ 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 | 2015 | $315,900 |
| Paintings | 2017 | $200,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2024 | $8,470 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,500 |
| Prints & Editions | 2015 | $2,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $1,500 |

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 Birger Sandzén worth?

Across 94 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Sandzén work is $1,221. The median Birger Sandzén print sells for $715 across 40 lots. The median Birger Sandzén painting sells for $35,200 across 39 lots. The median Birger Sandzén work on paper sells for $1,500 across 3 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Birger Sandzén prints typically sell for $585–$873 (the middle half of 32 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Birger Sandzén paintings typically sell for $18,750–$48,400 (the middle half of 21 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 Birger Sandzén print?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Sandzén print is $715. 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 Sandzén's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Sandzén print is $2,500.

### What is the average price of a Birger Sandzén painting?

Based on 39 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Sandzén painting is $35,200. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Birger Sandzén's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Sandzén painting is $315,900.

### What is the average price of a small Birger Sandzén print?

Based on 32 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Birger Sandzén print (small (under 50 cm)) is $715, 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 small Birger Sandzén painting?

Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Birger Sandzén painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $27,500, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Birger Sandzén's auction record?

Birger Sandzén's auction record is $315,900, set in 2015.

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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, “Birger Sandzén auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/birger-sandzen (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.