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# Carl Larsson (1853–1919)

## What is Carl Larsson’s work worth? {#value}

As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 279 auction results for Carl Larsson at 17 houses since 1991. Over the last 24 months the median price was $35,636 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,723–$51,104, n=20). The auction record is $519,553 for Brita, en katt och en smörgås (2018, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brita, en katt och en smörgås, 1898 | Akvarell och tusch på papper | $519,553 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| 2 | Kersti 19 år, 1915 | Duk | $495,991 | Bukowskis | Dec 2021 |
| 3 | Breakfast in the open (Frukost i det gröna), 1910 | Pencil | $471,908 | Christie's | Jun 2001 |
| 4 | Utspökning / Esbjörn utklädd, 1908 | Akvarell | $418,676 | Bukowskis | Jun 2014 |
| 5 | Stött / Flicka vid spalier, 1911 | Akvarell | $366,781 | Bukowskis | Dec 2020 |
| 6 | Vet du vad? Var god och glad! / Esbjörn led / Grolle nicht, 1911 | Akvarell | $362,326 | Bukowskis | Jun 2021 |
| 7 | Naken flicka under prunustr d | Akvarell | $350,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 8 | Rabarber/Rabarberskalning, 1911 | Akvarell | $332,896 | Bukowskis | Jun 2016 |
| 9 | LARSSON, CARL (1853-1919) | Akvarell | $320,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 10 | Målargården, 1915 | Akvarell | $271,865 | Bukowskis | Jun 2024 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 26 | $86,510 |
| Works on paper | 8 | $68,918 |
| Paintings | 11 | $51,073 |
| Prints | 12 | $1,102 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 26 | $173,417 |
| Large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $41,037 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 23 | $2,480 |

Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 279 results from 17 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Larsson is a Swedish artist with 424 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $2,136. 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 sold in 2026 for $38,961, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Larsson work worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Larsson work is $2,136.

The median Carl Larsson work on paper sells for $21,048 across 128 lots.

The median Carl Larsson print sells for $478 across 98 lots.

The median Carl Larsson painting sells for $45,479 across 31 lots.

Small (under 50 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $282–$781 (the middle half of 60 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Larsson work on papers typically sell for $29,034–$323,224 (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 | 110 | $478†‡ | $4,339‡ | 89.1% | 2026-06-10 |
| Paintings | 45 | $45,479†‡ | $495,991 | 68.9% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 205 | $21,048†‡ | $556,232‡ | 62.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 30 | $247,687†‡ | $556,232‡ | — | 2026-06-10 |

† 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 (110 lots) median $478 with 89.1% sell-through. Paintings (45 lots) median $45,479, record $495,991. A typical Carl Larsson painting sells for around 95× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 30 lots) the median is $247,687.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 60 | $282–$781†‡ | $485†‡ | $4,339‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 11 | $377–$1,737†‡ | $423†‡ | $2,177 |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 6 | $12,941–$62,961‡ | $21,975‡ | $123,084 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 10 | $19,581–$130,464†‡ | $49,903†‡ | $336,436 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $42,224–$236,924‡ | $48,733‡ | $495,991 |

† 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) | 36 | $1,572–$10,621†‡ | $2,881†‡ | $272,856† |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 40 | $29,034–$323,224†‡ | $136,605†‡ | $556,232‡ |

† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $556,232‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2018 | $519,553 |
| Paintings | 2021 | $495,991 |
| Paintings | 2014 | $336,436 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $4,339‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $4,056 |

‡ 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 Larsson worth?

Across 277 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Larsson work is $2,136. The median Carl Larsson work on paper sells for $21,048 across 128 lots. The median Carl Larsson print sells for $478 across 98 lots. The median Carl Larsson painting sells for $45,479 across 31 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Larsson prints typically sell for $282–$781 (the middle half of 60 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Larsson work on papers typically sell for $29,034–$323,224 (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 Carl Larsson work on paper?

Based on 128 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Larsson work on paper is $21,048. 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 work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Larsson work on paper is $556,232. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Carl Larsson print?

Based on 98 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Larsson print is $478. 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 $4,339. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### What is the average price of a Carl Larsson painting?

Based on 31 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Larsson painting is $45,479. 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 painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Larsson painting is $495,991.

### What is the average price of a small Carl Larsson print?

Based on 60 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Larsson print (small (under 50 cm)) is $485, 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 work on paper?

Based on 40 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Larsson work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $136,605, 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 Larsson's auction record?

Carl Larsson's auction record is $556,232, set in 2022. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

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Data last updated 2026-11-02. OpeningBid tracks 15,390,829 auction lots from 577 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Carl Larsson auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/carl-larsson (updated 2026-11-02).

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.