Carl Milles (1875–1955)
What is Carl Milles’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 285 auction results for Carl Milles at 21 houses since 1994. Over the last 24 months the median price was $12,360 including buyer’s premium (middle half $4,156–$37,352, n=22). The auction record is $260,000 for M nniskan och Pegasus (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M nniskan och Pegasus | Bronze | $260,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 2 | Guds hand | Brons | $192,463 | Bukowskis | Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Europa and the Bull, 1921 | Bronze | $127,000 | Sotheby's | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | Solglitter / Najad på delfin, 1917-1918 | Brons | $123,859 | Bukowskis | Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Europa och tjuren | Brons | $109,469 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 6 | Dansande menad, 1914 | Brons | $85,852 | Bukowskis | Jun 2024 |
| 7 | The Wings | Bronze | $60,265 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 8 | Poseidon, 1959 | Brons | $52,071 | Bukowskis | Dec 2022 |
| 9 | Folke Filbyter | Brons | $46,524 | Bukowskis | Dec 2024 |
| 10 | St. Paul on the Road to Damascus, 1926 | Bronze | $42,000 | Sotheby's | Jul 2024 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sculpture | 73 | $7,154 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 21 | $19,125 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 47 | $4,013 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 285 results from 21 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Milles is a Swedish artist with 354 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,786. 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 Milles sold in 2026 for $5,054, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Milles on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Milles work worth?
Across 281 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Milles work is $3,786.
The median Carl Milles sculpture sells for $4,170 across 245 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Milles sculptures typically sell for $1,382–$5,915 (the middle half of 112 sold lots).
Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Milles sculptures typically sell for $5,384–$39,627 (the middle half of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sculpture & Installation | 283 | $4,170†‡ | $260,000 | 86.6% | 2026-06-11 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 10 | $138,251‡ | $260,000 | — | 2025-12-10 |
† 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) | 112 | $1,382–$5,915†‡ | $3,464†‡ | $49,365‡ |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 46 | $5,384–$39,627†‡ | $12,717†‡ | $260,000 |
† 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 | 1994 | $260,000 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2019 | $198,940‡ |
‡ 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 Milles worth?
Across 281 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Milles work is $3,786. The median Carl Milles sculpture sells for $4,170 across 245 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Milles sculptures typically sell for $1,382–$5,915 (the middle half of 112 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Carl Milles sculptures typically sell for $5,384–$39,627 (the middle half of 46 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 Milles sculpture?
Based on 245 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Milles sculpture is $4,170. 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 Milles's most expensive sculpture?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Milles sculpture is $260,000.
What is the average price of a small Carl Milles sculpture?
Based on 112 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Milles sculpture (small (under 50 cm)) is $3,464, 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 Milles sculpture?
Based on 46 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Carl Milles sculpture (medium (50–120 cm)) is $12,717, 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 Milles's auction record?
Carl Milles's auction record is $260,000, set in 1994.
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