Carl Johansson (1863–1944)
What is Carl Johansson’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 62 auction results for Carl Johansson at 13 houses since 1995. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,028 including buyer’s premium (middle half $930–$1,323, n=5). The auction record is $1,400 for Puerto Orotava, Teneriffa (2025, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Orotava, Teneriffa, 1894 | Olja på pannå | $1,400 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 2 | Träd i grönska, -91 | Olja på duk | $1,323 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| 3 | Landskap, 1927 | Olja på pannå | $1,028 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Aug 2026 |
| 4 | Landskap, 1939 | Olja på pannå | $930 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Aug 2026 |
| 5 | Kustmotiv, 1925 | Olja på duk | $277 | Stockholms Auktionsverk | Sep 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 5 | $1,028 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 62 results from 13 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Johansson is a Swedish artist with 84 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $681. 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 Johansson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $865; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Johansson work is $681.
The median Carl Johansson painting sells for $550 across 53 lots.
The median Carl Johansson print sells for $42 across 1 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Johansson paintings typically sell for $305–$930 (the middle half of 25 sold lots).
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Johansson paintings typically sell for $296–$711 (the middle half of 24 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 | 2 | $42‡ | $42‡ | 50% | 2025-10-23 |
| Paintings | 80 | $550†‡ | $12,500† | 66.3% | 2026-08-06 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $9,200† | $12,500† | — | 1996-05-21 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Johansson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (2 lots) median $42 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (80 lots) median $550, record $12,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,500 (buyer's premium not included). A typical Carl Johansson painting sells for around 13× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 3 lots) the median is $9,200.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 24 | $296–$711†‡ | $392†‡ | $9,200† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 25 | $305–$930†‡ | $737†‡ | $12,500† |
† 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 | 1996 | $12,500† |
| Paintings | 1995 | $9,200† |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $42‡ |
† 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 Johansson worth?
Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Johansson work is $681. The median Carl Johansson painting sells for $550 across 53 lots. The median Carl Johansson print sells for $42 across 1 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Johansson paintings typically sell for $305–$930 (the middle half of 25 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Carl Johansson paintings typically sell for $296–$711 (the middle half of 24 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 Johansson painting?
Based on 53 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Johansson painting is $550. 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 Johansson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Johansson painting is $12,500. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,500 (buyer's premium not included).
What is the average price of a medium Carl Johansson painting?
Based on 25 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Johansson painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $737, 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 Carl Johansson painting?
Based on 24 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Johansson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $392, 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 Johansson's auction record?
Carl Johansson's auction record is $12,500, set in 1996. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $12,500 (buyer's premium not included).
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