Carl Wilhelmson (1866–1928)
What is Carl Wilhelmson’s work worth?
As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 111 auction results for Carl Wilhelmson at 5 houses since 1992. Over the last 24 months the median price was $4,379 including buyer’s premium (middle half $1,896–$7,803, n=15). The auction record is $165,000 for Kvinna med schal, studie till Kyrkfolk (1994, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kvinna med schal, studie till Kyrkfolk | Oil/canvas | $165,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 2 | Under blommande tr d | Akvarell | $120,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 3 | Porträtt av Anna Salen | Oil on canvas | $72,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 4 | Varvet" (The Wharf), 1915 | Oil on canvas | $62,346 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| 5 | Fiskare (Fishermen), 1899 | Oil on canvas | $34,637 | Bukowskis | Jun 2018 |
| 6 | Studie till "Kyrkfolk" | Olja på duk | $22,765 | Uppsala Auktionskammare | Dec 2012 |
| 7 | Lysekils Hamn | Oil on panel | $21,000 | Bukowskis | May 1994 |
| 8 | Kvinna i rod blus | Oil on cardboard | $19,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| 9 | La Couturière, 1866 | Oil on canvas | $18,526 | Osenat | Apr 2014 |
| 10 | I skogsbrynet | Akvarell | $17,000 | Bukowskis | Nov 1993 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 26 | $8,723 |
| Other | 8 | $1,977 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 11 | $11,573 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $5,120 |
Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 111 results from 5 houses · How we compute these figures
Carl Wilhelmson is a Swedish artist with 158 auction lots recorded since 1989, median price $3,679. 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 Wilhelmson sold in 2026 for $4,434, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Carl Wilhelmson on OpeningBid →What is a Carl Wilhelmson work worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelmson work is $3,679.
The median Carl Wilhelmson painting sells for $7,379 across 75 lots.
The median Carl Wilhelmson work on paper sells for $706 across 21 lots.
The median Carl Wilhelmson print sells for $316 across 2 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelmson paintings typically sell for $2,328–$7,476 (the middle half of 21 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 | 3 | $316‡ | $383‡ | 66.7% | 2023-02-14 |
| Paintings | 105 | $7,379‡ | $188,057‡ | 71.4% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 26 | $706‡ | $120,000 | 80.8% | 2024-12-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 4 | $142,500‡ | $188,057‡ | — | 2021-06-16 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Carl Wilhelmson's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (3 lots) median $316 with 66.7% sell-through. Paintings (105 lots) median $7,379, record $188,057. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified. A typical Carl Wilhelmson painting sells for around 23× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 4 lots) the median is $142,500.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 21 | $2,328–$7,476‡ | $4,434‡ | $21,000 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 16 | $7,337–$19,586‡ | $11,559‡ | $165,000 |
‡ 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) | 18 | $475–$3,989‡ | $704‡ | $120,000 |
‡ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2021 | $188,057‡ |
| Paintings | 1994 | $165,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $120,000 |
| Works on Paper | 1993 | $17,000 |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $383‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2023 | $249‡ |
‡ 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 Wilhelmson worth?
Across 111 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Carl Wilhelmson work is $3,679. The median Carl Wilhelmson painting sells for $7,379 across 75 lots. The median Carl Wilhelmson work on paper sells for $706 across 21 lots. The median Carl Wilhelmson print sells for $316 across 2 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Carl Wilhelmson paintings typically sell for $2,328–$7,476 (the middle half of 21 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 Wilhelmson painting?
Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wilhelmson painting is $7,379. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelmson's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wilhelmson painting is $188,057. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a Carl Wilhelmson work on paper?
Based on 21 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Carl Wilhelmson work on paper is $706. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelmson's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Carl Wilhelmson work on paper is $120,000.
What is the average price of a small Carl Wilhelmson painting?
Based on 21 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Wilhelmson painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $4,434, 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 Wilhelmson work on paper?
Based on 18 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Carl Wilhelmson work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $704, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Carl Wilhelmson's auction record?
Carl Wilhelmson's auction record is $188,057, set in 2021. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
See the full Carl Wilhelmson record on OpeningBid — images, provenance, fair estimates and free sale alerts.
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