Carl Larsson (1853–1919)
Carl Larsson is a Swedish artist with 60 auction lots recorded since 1997, median price $113. 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 Larsson is recorded as sold in 2026 for $172; 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 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Larsson work is $113.
The median Carl Larsson print sells for $43 across 68 lots.
The median Carl Larsson work on paper sells for $3,165 across 15 lots.
The median Carl Larsson painting sells for $39 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $35–$158 (the middle half of 43 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $30–$111 (the middle half of 22 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 | 78 | $43†‡ | $827‡ | 87.2% | 2026-08-02 |
| Paintings | 4 | $39‡ | $40‡ | 50% | 2025-10-15 |
| Works on Paper | 18 | $3,165‡ | $519,553 | 83.3% | 2022-05-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 6 | $199,162‡ | $519,553 | — | 2025-12-08 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Larsson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (78 lots) median $43 with 87.2% sell-through. Paintings (4 lots) median $39, record $40. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 6 lots) the median is $199,162.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 43 | $35–$158†‡ | $59†‡ | $499‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $30–$111‡ | $37‡ | $827‡ |
† 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) | 8 | $96–$3,083‡ | $2,771‡ | $3,467‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 5 | $184,730–$246,382 | $213,594 | $519,553 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $519,553 |
| Works on Paper | 2001 | $246,382 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $827‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2021 | $499‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $40‡ |
| Paintings | 2025 | $37‡ |
‡ 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 Larsson worth?
Across 50 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Larsson work is $113. The median Carl Larsson print sells for $43 across 68 lots. The median Carl Larsson work on paper sells for $3,165 across 15 lots. The median Carl Larsson painting sells for $39 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $35–$158 (the middle half of 43 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $30–$111 (the middle half of 22 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 Larsson print?
Based on 68 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Larsson print is $43. 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 Larsson's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Larsson print is $827. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Larsson work on paper?
Based on 15 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Larsson work on paper is $3,165. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Larsson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Larsson work on paper is $519,553.
What is the average price of a small Carl Larsson print?
Based on 43 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Larsson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $59, 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 medium Carl Larsson print?
Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Larsson print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $37, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Larsson's auction record?
Carl Larsson's auction record is $519,553, set in 2018.
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