Bror Hjorth (1894–1968)
What is Bror Hjorth’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 177 auction results for Bror Hjorth at 11 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,104 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,667–$28,922, n=7). The auction record is $191,435 for Påskafton på turisthotellet (2026, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Påskafton på turisthotellet, 1946 | Olja på duk | $191,435 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 2 | Landskap fran Vettakollen (Landscape from Vettakollen), 1947 | Oil paint | $68,370 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 3 | Blommor och elektrisk kontakt, 1946 | Duk | $54,953 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 4 | Skogslandskap | Oil/canvas | $13,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 5 | Ingela i mors famn | Oil on canvas | $11,687 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Skogskyrkogarden Relief | Relief & plaster | $8,000 | Bukowskis | Dec 1994 |
| 7 | Studie av sittande flicka | Pencil/paper | $6,875 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 1993 |
| 8 | Uppsalabild | Pencil/paper | $6,500 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 1993 |
| 9 | Lejon VIII | Blyerts på papper | $5,049 | Bukowskis | May 2021 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skön Anna, 1936 | Duk | $49,476 | Bukowskis | Jun 2020 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 6 | $52,214 |
| Other | 7 | $2,104 |
| Sculpture | 8 | $1,717 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $28,738 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $2,890 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 177 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Bror Hjorth is a Swedish artist with 237 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $1,011. 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 Bror Hjorth sold in 2026 for $1,203, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Bror Hjorth on OpeningBid →What is a Bror Hjorth work worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bror Hjorth work is $1,011.
The median Bror Hjorth work on paper sells for $669 across 71 lots.
The median Bror Hjorth sculpture sells for $1,241 across 53 lots.
The median Bror Hjorth painting sells for $34,302 across 22 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bror Hjorth work on papers typically sell for $420–$1,223 (the middle half of 59 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Bror Hjorth sculptures typically sell for $466–$2,039 (the middle half of 35 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 | 7 | $634†‡ | $4,375 | 85.7% | 2026-03-01 |
| Paintings | 36 | $34,302†‡ | $411,200‡ | 61.1% | 2026-05-20 |
| Works on Paper | 88 | $669†‡ | $8,941† | 80.7% | 2024-11-12 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 72 | $1,241†‡ | $26,000† | 73.6% | 2026-08-26 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 8 | $63,759‡ | $411,200‡ | — | 2026-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bror Hjorth's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (7 lots) median $634 with 85.7% sell-through. Paintings (36 lots) median $34,302, record $411,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Bror Hjorth painting sells for around 54× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 8 lots) the median is $63,759.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $10,167–$28,976†‡ | $12,343†‡ | $38,875‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $5,023–$66,064†‡ | $52,214†‡ | $411,200‡ |
† 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) | 59 | $420–$1,223†‡ | $665†‡ | $8,941† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 35 | $466–$2,039†‡ | $1,045†‡ | $26,000† |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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 | $411,200‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $191,435 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1995 | $26,000† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2022 | $12,747‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $8,941† |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $6,875 |
| Prints & Editions | 1993 | $4,375 |
| Prints & Editions | 2012 | $1,220† |
† 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 Bror Hjorth worth?
Across 168 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bror Hjorth work is $1,011. The median Bror Hjorth work on paper sells for $669 across 71 lots. The median Bror Hjorth sculpture sells for $1,241 across 53 lots. The median Bror Hjorth painting sells for $34,302 across 22 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bror Hjorth work on papers typically sell for $420–$1,223 (the middle half of 59 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Bror Hjorth sculptures typically sell for $466–$2,039 (the middle half of 35 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 Bror Hjorth work on paper?
Based on 71 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bror Hjorth work on paper is $669. 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 Bror Hjorth's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bror Hjorth work on paper is $8,941. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $8,941 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bror Hjorth sculpture?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bror Hjorth sculpture is $1,241. 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 Bror Hjorth's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bror Hjorth sculpture is $26,000. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,000 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a Bror Hjorth painting?
Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bror Hjorth painting is $34,302. 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 Bror Hjorth's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bror Hjorth painting is $411,200. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Bror Hjorth work on paper?
Based on 59 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bror Hjorth work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $665, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 small Bror Hjorth sculpture?
Based on 35 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bror Hjorth sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,045, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. 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 Bror Hjorth's auction record?
Bror Hjorth's auction record is $411,200, set in 2023. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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