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# Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten (1888–1972)

## What is Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 48 auction results for Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten at 6 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $508 including buyer’s premium (middle half $454–$2,838, n=11). The auction record is $10,625 for Samsas sofa (2022, Wright). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

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

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsas sofa, 1960 | Sheepskin, beech | $10,625 | Wright | Apr 2022 |
| 2 | sofa, 1950 | Upholstery, beech | $10,625 | Wright | May 2013 |
| 3 | Sofa, 1950 | Upholstery, beech | $10,080 | Wright | Apr 2023 |
| 4 | PAIRE DE CHAISES – 1925, 1925 | Édition Carl Malmsten | $8,185 | Artcurial | May 2015 |
| 5 | Stockholm sofa, 1946 | Walnut | $5,625 | Wright | Nov 2011 |
| 6 | Sofa, 1950 | Beech, sheepskin | $4,826 | Wright | Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Sofa, 1950 | Faux sheepskin, beech | $4,445 | Wright | Sep 2025 |
| 8 | flatweave carpet, 1950 | Rugs | $4,375 | Wright | Apr 2017 |
| 9 | Swedish Grace Period Commode, 1930 | Rosewood | $3,315 | Bonhams | Dec 2022 |
| 10 | settee, 1940 | Settee | $3,250 | Wright | Apr 2018 |


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

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 48 | $1,465 |

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

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 25 | $2,394 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 23 | $1,300 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 48 results from 6 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten is a Swedish artist with 64 auction lots recorded since 2011, median price $1,465.

A work by Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten sold in 2025 for $4,445, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten work worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten work is $1,465.

The median Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten painting sells for $454 across 2 lots.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2 | $454 | $462 | — | 2025-04-01 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $10,625 | $10,625 | — | 2023-04-27 |

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $462 |
| Paintings | 2025 | $445 |

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 Per Hendrik Malmsten worth?

Across 48 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten work is $1,465. The median Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten painting sells for $454 across 2 lots.

### What is Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten's auction record?

Carl Per Hendrik Malmsten's auction record is $10,625, set in 2013.

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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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.