> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bjorn-persson · updated 2026-11-02

# Björn Persson (b. 1972)

## What is Björn Persson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 14 auction results for Björn Persson at 3 houses since 2023. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,208 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,097–$2,374, n=7). The auction record is $7,680 for Eden (2023, Bonhams). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden, 1972 | Gelatin silver print | $7,680 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 2 | The King, 1972 | Pigment print | $6,120 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 3 | MOTHER AFRICA, 2020-22 | Inkjet pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm, 2/16, signed and numbered in pencil to margin, published by Zeno Fine Art, with their blindstamp | $4,190 | Lyon & Turnbull | Aug 2024 |
| 4 | King of Kings, 1972 | Pigment print | $4,096 | Bonhams | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | One for All, All for One, 1972 | Archival pigment print | $3,825 | Bonhams | Feb 2023 |
| 6 | Elephant Nation, 1972 | Gelatin silver print | $2,880 | Bonhams | Jul 2023 |
| 7 | CHEETAH'S THRONE XL | <p>Inkjet pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm, 10/10, signed and numbered in pencil to margin, published by Zeno Fine Art, with their blindstamp</p> | $2,757 | Lyon & Turnbull | Jan 2025 |
| 8 | Nirvana, 1972 | Pigment print | $2,550 | Bonhams | Apr 2023 |
| 9 | CIRCLE OF LIFE XL | <p>Inkjet pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm, 1/10, signed and numbered in pencil to margin, published by Zeno Fine Art, with their blindstamp</p> | $2,539 | Lyon & Turnbull | Mar 2025 |
| 10 | GUIDED BY THE LIGHT XL | <p>Inkjet pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth 305gsm, 10/10, signed and numbered in pencil to margin, published by Zeno Fine Art, with their blindstamp</p> | $2,208 | Lyon & Turnbull | Apr 2025 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 5 | $2,880 |
| Other | 9 | $2,539 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,550 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 14 results from 3 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Björn Persson is a Swedish artist with 16 auction lots recorded since 2023, median price $2,654.

A work by Björn Persson sold in 2025 for $2,757, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Björn Persson work worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Björn Persson work is $2,654.

The median Björn Persson photograph sells for $2,819 across 12 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography | 12 | $2,819 | $7,680 | — | 2025-10-14 |

## Price by size

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $2,208–$3,825 | $2,550 | $7,680 |

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

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2023 | $7,680 |
| Photography | 2023 | $6,120 |

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 Björn Persson worth?

Across 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Björn Persson work is $2,654. The median Björn Persson photograph sells for $2,819 across 12 lots.

### What is the average price of a Björn Persson photograph?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Björn Persson photograph is $2,819.

### What is Björn Persson's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Björn Persson photograph is $7,680.

### What is Björn Persson's auction record?

Björn Persson's auction record is $7,680, set in 2023.

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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, “Björn Persson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/bjorn-persson (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.