Carl Magnus (b. 1943)
Carl Magnus is a Swedish artist with 63 auction lots recorded since 2005, median price $247. 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 Magnus sold in 2025 for $2,478, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Magnus on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Magnus work worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Magnus work is $247.
The median Carl Magnus print sells for $46 across 38 lots.
The median Carl Magnus painting sells for $227 across 9 lots.
The median Carl Magnus sculpture sells for $481 across 18 lots.
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Magnus prints typically sell for $33–$63 (the middle half of 23 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 | 41 | $46‡ | $225‡ | 92.7% | 2026-07-31 |
| Paintings | 26 | $227†‡ | $1,702‡ | 34.6% | 2025-02-18 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $136†‡ | $630† | 68.8% | 2026-07-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 20 | $481†‡ | $3,960‡ | 90% | 2025-05-20 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $2,323‡ | $3,960‡ | — | 2025-05-20 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Magnus's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (41 lots) median $46 with 92.7% sell-through. Paintings (26 lots) median $227, record $1,702. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Carl Magnus painting sells for around 4.9× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $2,323.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 13 | $32–$58‡ | $46‡ | $78‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 23 | $33–$63‡ | $42‡ | $225‡ |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $159–$705†‡ | $172†‡ | $1,702‡ |
† 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) | 7 | $113–$170†‡ | $156†‡ | $199‡ |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Sculpture & Installation
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 14 | $311–$845†‡ | $451†‡ | $2,169‡ |
† 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 | 2025 | $3,960‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2025 | $2,478 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $1,702‡ |
| Paintings | 2018 | $1,184‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2012 | $630† |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $225‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $199‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $141‡ |
† 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 Magnus worth?
Across 35 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Magnus work is $247. The median Carl Magnus print sells for $46 across 38 lots. The median Carl Magnus painting sells for $227 across 9 lots. The median Carl Magnus sculpture sells for $481 across 18 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Magnus prints typically sell for $33–$63 (the middle half of 23 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 Magnus print?
Based on 38 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Magnus print is $46. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Magnus's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Magnus print is $225. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Magnus painting?
Based on 9 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Magnus painting is $227. 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 Magnus's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Magnus painting is $1,702. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Magnus sculpture?
Based on 18 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Magnus sculpture is $481. 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 Magnus's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Magnus sculpture is $3,960. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a medium Carl Magnus print?
Based on 23 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Magnus print (medium (50–120 cm)) is $42, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a small Carl Magnus sculpture?
Based on 14 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Magnus sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $451, 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 Magnus's auction record?
Carl Magnus's auction record is $3,960, set in 2025. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
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