Carl Eldh (b. 1873)
What is Carl Eldh’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 125 auction results for Carl Eldh at 11 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,225 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,691–$5,474, n=8). The auction record is $16,155 for Löparna (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Löparna | Brons | $16,155 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Amour | Bronze | $15,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Anna | Bronze | $8,500 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 4 | Sittande flicka, 1904 | Brons | $7,539 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Sittande kvinnofigur | Brons | $5,477 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2007 |
| 6 | Sittande flicka, 1904 | Brons | $4,786 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 7 | Sittande flicka, 1904 | Brons | $4,707 | Bukowskis | Jun 2022 |
| 8 | Brita, 1909 | Bronze | $2,561 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 9 | Dansen, 1928 | Brons | $2,369 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Abandonnee, 1899 | Brons | $2,218 | Bukowskis | Dec 2018 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 21 | $2,081 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 19 | $2,081 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 125 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Eldh is a Canadian/American artist with 139 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $1,460. 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 Eldh sold in 2025 for $16,155, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Eldh on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Eldh work worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Eldh work is $1,460.
The median Carl Eldh sculpture sells for $1,634 across 114 lots.
The median Carl Eldh painting sells for $1,435 across 1 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Eldh sculptures typically sell for $647–$2,380 (the middle half of 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1 | $1,435† | $1,435† | — | 2012-06-12 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | — | — | — | 2026-06-02 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 124 | $1,634†‡ | $64,002‡ | 91.9% | 2026-07-05 |
| Photography | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $26,000†‡ | $64,002‡ | — | 2021-06-16 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ 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) | 74 | $647–$2,380†‡ | $1,460†‡ | $26,000† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $1,122–$13,941‡ | $3,361‡ | $64,002‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 2016 | $64,002‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $31,735‡ |
| Paintings | 2012 | $1,435† |
† 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 Carl Eldh worth?
Across 120 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Eldh work is $1,460. The median Carl Eldh sculpture sells for $1,634 across 114 lots. The median Carl Eldh painting sells for $1,435 across 1 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Eldh sculptures typically sell for $647–$2,380 (the middle half of 74 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 Carl Eldh sculpture?
Based on 114 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Eldh sculpture is $1,634. 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 Carl Eldh's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Eldh sculpture is $64,002. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Carl Eldh sculpture?
Based on 74 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Eldh sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,460, 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 Carl Eldh's auction record?
Carl Eldh's auction record is $64,002, set in 2016. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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