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# Carl-Einar Borgström (1914–1981)

## What is Carl-Einar Borgström’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Carl-Einar Borgström at 18 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $447 including buyer’s premium (middle half $401–$509, n=5). The auction record is $3,250 for andirons, pair (2018, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | andirons, pair, 1935 | Enamel | $3,250 | Wright | Jul 2018 |
| 2 | kanna, Ystad Metall, Sverige 1937., 1937 | Tenn | $1,438 | Bukowskis | Nov 2018 |
| 3 | bokstöd, ett par, modell "840", Ystad-Metall. | Mässing | $1,372 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 4 | Tors strid mot jättarna | Gjutjärnsplatta (cast iron plate) | $509 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Sep 2026 |
| 5 | Host i ateljen, 1943 Relief, 1943 | Relief | $493 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Oct 1991 |
| 6 | CARL-EINAR BORGSTRÖM. Cocktailset, 8 dlr., tenn, 1937, Ystad Tenn. | Tenn | $447 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Aug 2026 |
| 7 | a pair of “Tyfon” candlesticks, Ystad-Metall, 1940s–50s. | Brass | $401 | Bukowskis | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | CARL-EINAR BORGSTRÖM. Hänkelvas, Ystad Metall 1936, Swedish Modern, tenn och bakelit. | Tenn | $359 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Oct 2026 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 8 | $501 |


Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 18 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl-Einar Borgström is an artist with 29 auction lots recorded since 1991, median price $443. 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 Carl-Einar Borgström sold in 2026 for $509, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl-Einar Borgström work worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Einar Borgström work is $443.

The median Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture sells for $52 across 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 14 | $52‡ | $492 | 92.9% | 2026-03-20 |

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

## Price by size

### Sculpture & Installation

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $38–$54‡ | $46‡ | $469‡ |

‡ 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 | 1991 | $492 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2024 | $469‡ |

‡ 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 Carl-Einar Borgström worth?

Across 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl-Einar Borgström work is $443. The median Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture sells for $52 across 13 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 Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture is $52. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl-Einar Borgström's most expensive sculpture?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture is $492.

### What is the average price of a small Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl-Einar Borgström sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $46, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).

### What is Carl-Einar Borgström's auction record?

Carl-Einar Borgström's auction record is $3,250, set in 2018.

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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, “Carl-Einar Borgström auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-einar-borgstrom (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.