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# Birger Welander (1916–1985)

Birger Welander is an artist with 8 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $514. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Birger Welander sold in 2026 for $577, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Birger Welander work worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Welander work is $514.

The median Birger Welander painting sells for $94 across 16 lots.

Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 16 | $94‡ | $1,258‡ | — | 2026-07-31 |

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

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 12 | $48–$521‡ | $94‡ | $1,258‡ |

‡ 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 | 2023 | $1,258‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $577 |

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

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 Welander worth?

Across 7 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Birger Welander work is $514. The median Birger Welander painting sells for $94 across 16 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Birger Welander painting is $94. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

The highest price recorded at auction for a Birger Welander painting is $1,258. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Birger Welander painting?

Based on 12 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Birger Welander painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $94, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

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

Birger Welander's auction record is $1,258, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Birger Welander auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/birger-welander (updated 2026-11-02).

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.