Edward Hald (1883–1980)
What is Edward Hald’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 391 auction results for Edward Hald at 51 houses since 1990. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,703 including buyer’s premium (middle half $736–$3,358, n=42). The auction record is $21,651 for Fireworks (2006, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fireworks, 1923 | Blown glass | $21,651 | Christie's | Oct 2006 |
| 2 | Vas, graal, 1918 | Glass | $11,280 | Bukowskis | May 2016 |
| 3 | Vas, graal, glas, Orrefors 1921, 1921 | Glas | $8,775 | Bukowskis | May 2025 |
| 4 | taklampa, Orrefors, 1930-tal., 1930-tal | Glas | $8,243 | Bukowskis | Nov 2024 |
| 5 | early Fish Graal vase, 1936 | Glass | $8,125 | Wright | Nov 2013 |
| 6 | Badande kvinnor, 1916 | Duk | $7,916 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| 7 | taklampa, Swedish Grace, Orrefors, 1920-tal., 1920-tal | Mässing | $6,913 | Bukowskis | May 2026 |
| 8 | An ebonised and marble cabinet, 1940s | Ebonised and marble | $6,638 | Christie's | Nov 1999 |
| 9 | a ceiling lamp, Swedish Grace, Orrefors, 1920s., 1920s | Glass | $6,035 | Bukowskis | Oct 2026 |
| 10 | vas, glas, tjockväggig graal, Orrefors 1937, nr 67., 1937 | Glas | $5,805 | Bukowskis | Nov 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 83 | $916 |
| Prints | 6 | $325 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 17 | $3,378 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 67 | $805 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 391 results from 51 houses · How we compute these figures
Edward Hald is a Swedish artist with 417 auction lots recorded since 1990, median price $482. 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 Edward Hald is recorded as sold in 2026 for $824; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hald work is $482.
The median Edward Hald painting sells for $1,667 across 11 lots.
The median Edward Hald sculpture sells for $227 across 1 lots.
The median Edward Hald print sells for $202 across 1 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 | $202‡ | $202‡ | — | 2025-04-19 |
| Paintings | 14 | $1,667‡ | $7,916 | 78.6% | 2026-06-10 |
| Works on Paper | 1 | $135‡ | $135‡ | — | 2025-03-05 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $227‡ | $227‡ | 50% | 2017-04-04 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 18 | $6,336†‡ | $21,651 | — | 2026-10-01 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Edward Hald's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (1 lots) median $202. Paintings (14 lots) median $1,667, record $7,916. A typical Edward Hald painting sells for around 8.2× the price of a typical print. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 18 lots) the median is $6,336.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 9 | $748–$3,403‡ | $2,386‡ | $7,916 |
‡ 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 | 2025 | $7,916 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $7,166‡ |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2017 | $227‡ |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $202‡ |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $135‡ |
‡ 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 Edward Hald worth?
Across 324 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Edward Hald work is $482. The median Edward Hald painting sells for $1,667 across 11 lots. The median Edward Hald sculpture sells for $227 across 1 lots. The median Edward Hald print sells for $202 across 1 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 Edward Hald painting?
Based on 11 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Edward Hald painting is $1,667. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Edward Hald's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Edward Hald painting is $7,916.
What is Edward Hald's auction record?
Edward Hald's auction record is $21,651, set in 2006.
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