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# Björn Weckström (b. 1935)

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

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 514 auction results for Björn Weckström at 14 houses since 2001. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,229 including buyer’s premium (middle half $524–$3,403, n=28). The auction record is $13,001 for Opus 381 (2020, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opus 381, 1969 | 18K guld | $13,001 | Bukowskis | Oct 2020 |
| 2 | Suma | 18K guld | $12,903 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Technotitlan, 1969 | 18K gold | $12,572 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |
| 4 | JEWELLERY SUITE, 1960-1970s | Lost-wax casts, partial matte finish; 18 and 14 carat gold | $11,254 | Christie's | Apr 2011 |
| 5 | Messaggio | 18K gold and brilliant cut diamonds | $7,297 | Bukowskis | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Suma, 1974 | 14K gold | $7,297 | Bukowskis | Dec 2020 |
| 7 | Suma, 1971 | 14K guld | $6,973 | Bukowskis | Apr 2023 |
| 8 | Narda, 1992 | 18K guld och platina | $6,644 | Bukowskis | Nov 2023 |
| 9 | Reindeer herd, 1970 | 18K gold | $6,420 | Bukowskis | Apr 2015 |
| 10 | Bear's Tusk, 1973 | 14K gold | $6,099 | Bukowskis | Apr 2015 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Prints | 28 | $1,158 |
| Other | 318 | $852 |
| Sculpture | 21 | $470 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 196 | $951 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 514 results from 14 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Björn Weckström is a Finnish artist with 798 auction lots recorded since 1992, median price $803. 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 Björn Weckström sold in 2026 for $1,372, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

**4 Björn Weckström works are coming to auction** (as of 2026-11-03).

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## What is a Björn Weckström work worth?

Across 514 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Björn Weckström work is $803.

The median Björn Weckström sculpture sells for $602 across 12 lots.

The median Björn Weckström print sells for $1,634 across 2 lots.

The median Björn Weckström painting sells for $4,116 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 | 2 | $1,634 | $1,998 | — | 2019-10-27 |
| Paintings | 2 | $4,116 | $4,116 | 50% | 2026-10-30 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $602‡ | $5,000 | 85.7% | 2026-08-26 |
| Photography | 1 | $1,372 | $1,372 | — | 2026-10-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 25 | $6,099‡ | $13,001 | — | 2026-05-20 |

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

Björn Weckström's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $1,634. Paintings (2 lots) median $4,116, record $4,116. A typical Björn Weckström painting sells for around 2.5× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 25 lots) the median is $6,099.

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $150–$1,649‡ | $470‡ | $2,657‡ |

‡ 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 | 2022 | $5,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $4,750 |
| Paintings | 2026 | $4,116 |
| Prints & Editions | 2019 | $1,998 |
| Photography | 2026 | $1,372 |
| Prints & Editions | 2016 | $1,271 |

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 Weckström worth?

Across 514 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Björn Weckström work is $803. The median Björn Weckström sculpture sells for $602 across 12 lots. The median Björn Weckström print sells for $1,634 across 2 lots. The median Björn Weckström painting sells for $4,116 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 Björn Weckström sculpture?

Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Björn Weckström sculpture is $602. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Björn Weckström's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Björn Weckström sculpture is $5,000.

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

Björn Weckström's auction record is $13,001, set in 2020.

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