Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt (1878–1955)
What is Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 64 auction results for Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt at 12 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,423 including buyer’s premium (middle half $382–$2,426, n=6). The auction record is $68,750 for Summer Dusk (Solitude) (2015, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summer Dusk (Solitude), 1920 | Oil paint | $68,750 | Christie's | Sep 2015 |
| 2 | Shepherd and dog, 1878 | Painting | $40,000 | Bonhams | Aug 2015 |
| 3 | Moonrise | — | $28,125 | Sotheby's | Sep 2008 |
| 4 | Amaryllis, 1934 | Oil paint | $13,860 | Christie's | Apr 2024 |
| 5 | Winter Sports | Oil on Masonite | $11,970 | Freeman's Hindman | Sep 2023 |
| 6 | Milkweed, 1946 | Oil on canvas | $10,240 | Sotheby's | Oct 2026 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Spring Day (Mother and Child), circa 1916 | White-line woodcut in colors on Japan paper | $47,880 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| 2 | The Skyrocket, 1906 | Woodcut | $26,400 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2012 |
| 3 | The Branch, 1906 | Woodcut | $24,000 | Swann Auction Galleries | Mar 2012 |
| 4 | The Skyrocket, 1878 | Woodcut in colors | $20,160 | Christie's | Oct 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 12 | $6,690 |
| Prints | 39 | $2,530 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 13 | $7,380 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 38 | $2,525 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 64 results from 12 houses · How we compute these figures
Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt is an American artist with 78 auction lots recorded since 1995, median price $3,002. 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 Julius Olsson Nordfeldt sold in 2026 for $10,240, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt work is $3,002.
The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print sells for $2,530 across 44 lots.
The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting sells for $6,690 across 10 lots.
The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt work on paper sells for $125 across 4 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt prints typically sell for $630–$4,942 (the middle half of 40 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 | 52 | $2,530†‡ | $70,000‡ | 84.6% | 2025-04-29 |
| Paintings | 13 | $6,690‡ | $68,750 | 76.9% | 2026-10-09 |
| Works on Paper | 4 | $125† | $8,750 | — | 2026-09-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $58,315‡ | $70,000‡ | — | 2024-10-23 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (52 lots) median $2,530 with 84.6% sell-through. Paintings (13 lots) median $6,690, record $68,750. A typical Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting sells for around 2.6× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $58,315.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 40 | $630–$4,942†‡ | $2,525†‡ | $70,000‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $3,125–$13,860 | $7,380 | $68,750 |
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $70,000‡ |
| Paintings | 2015 | $68,750 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $47,880 |
| Paintings | 2015 | $40,000 |
| Works on Paper | 2017 | $8,750 |
| Works on Paper | 2015 | $150† |
† 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 Julius Olsson Nordfeldt worth?
Across 61 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt work is $3,002. The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print sells for $2,530 across 44 lots. The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting sells for $6,690 across 10 lots. The median Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt work on paper sells for $125 across 4 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt prints typically sell for $630–$4,942 (the middle half of 40 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 Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print?
Based on 44 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print is $2,530. 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 Julius Olsson Nordfeldt's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print is $70,000. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting?
Based on 10 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting is $6,690. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt painting is $68,750.
What is the average price of a small Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print?
Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt print (small (under 50 cm)) is $2,525, 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 Julius Olsson Nordfeldt's auction record?
Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt's auction record is $70,000, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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