Christer Strömholm (1918–2002)
What is Christer Strömholm’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 135 auction results for Christer Strömholm at 11 houses since 2007. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,328 including buyer’s premium (middle half $852–$3,064, n=13). The auction record is $10,645 for Paris, 1962 (2024, Bukowskis). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, 1962, 1962 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $10,645 | Bukowskis | Apr 2024 |
| 2 | Tonia, Place Blanche, Paris, 1967 | Gelatinsilverfotografi | $8,328 | Bukowskis | Apr 2021 |
| 3 | Paris, 1962, 1962 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $7,959 | Bukowskis | Oct 2025 |
| 4 | Paris, 1962, 1962 | Silvergelatinfotografi | $7,631 | Bukowskis | Jun 2024 |
| 5 | Tanger, 1952 | Gelatin silver print | $6,614 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 6 | Suzannah & Sylvia, 1962 | Gelatin silver print | $4,509 | Bukowskis | May 2013 |
| 7 | Marcel Duchamp, Barcelona, 1962 | Cartes-de-visite | $4,148 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | May 2019 |
| 8 | CARLA/WANDA, HÔTEL GÉRANDO, PARIS, 1963 | Gelatin silver print | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| 9 | NANA KISSING A MAN, PLACE BLANCHE, PARIS, 1986 | Gelatin silver print | $3,750 | Sotheby's | Jun 2019 |
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotel Central, Paris, 1951 | Gelatin silver print, printed | $3,844 | Kunsthaus Lempertz | Jun 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Photographs | 45 | $1,931 |
| Other | 5 | $717 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 50 cm) | 45 | $1,486 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 135 results from 11 houses · How we compute these figures
Christer Strömholm is a Swedish artist with 217 auction lots recorded since 2007, median price $1,041. 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 Christer Strömholm sold in 2026 for $3,844, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Christer Strömholm on OpeningBid →What is a Christer Strömholm work worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christer Strömholm work is $1,041.
The median Christer Strömholm photograph sells for $1,109 across 125 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Christer Strömholm photographs typically sell for $420–$2,012 (the middle half of 79 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 | 1 | — | — | 0% | — |
| Photography | 157 | $1,109†‡ | $10,645 | 79.6% | 2026-06-05 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $7,959 | $10,645 | — | 2025-10-22 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Photography
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 79 | $420–$2,012†‡ | $1,061†‡ | $10,645 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 6 | $1,618–$3,908‡ | $1,879‡ | $6,323‡ |
† 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 2024 | $10,645 |
| Photography | 2022 | $9,151 |
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Christer Strömholm worth?
Across 135 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Christer Strömholm work is $1,041. The median Christer Strömholm photograph sells for $1,109 across 125 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Christer Strömholm photographs typically sell for $420–$2,012 (the middle half of 79 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 Christer Strömholm photograph?
Based on 125 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Christer Strömholm photograph is $1,109. 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 Christer Strömholm's most expensive photograph?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Christer Strömholm photograph is $10,645.
What is the average price of a small Christer Strömholm photograph?
Based on 79 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Christer Strömholm photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,061, 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 Christer Strömholm's auction record?
Christer Strömholm's auction record is $10,645, set in 2024.
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